In Aggressive Defense Against COVID-19
A July Update on COVID from MorningStar’s Founder/CEO
To our residents and families: An earnest thank you for your superb patience through the impositions of COVID and for your surpassing trust in us.
The last several months have been a storm without precedent. In a storm, the best course is to keep a sharp weather eye and navigate in ways consistent with a changing sea of information. This we have done with conviction, skill and faith—and to remarkable effect.
Since the outbreak of a new strain of coronavirus (COVID-19), MorningStar has mounted a coordinated defense of every aspect of our operations. We built strong lines of defense proportional to the threat, evolving our protocols with evidence-based research. We stayed abreast of the pandemic’s real time status and closely followed guidelines set by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), American Senior Housing Association and Federal government to ensure the health and well-being of all beneath our roof. Because of our strict adherence to protocols, we were poised to quickly react to any early warning, identify the exposure precisely and remove it immediately.
I have never been prouder of my team’s coordinated response to an out sized challenge. A spirit came over us—a determination to fight back—with every one of our 1,705 team members taking part as combatants.
As the nation now backs out of quarantine slowly, MorningStar communities are judiciously following suit in keeping with their respective state’s phasing and pacing. We continue to stay abreast of developments and evaluate best practices and innovations in our services to seniors.
We are sharing reopening details for each Community directly with its residents and family members. Reach out to your Executive Director for more.
On behalf of the entire MorningStar team, I assure you that we remain devoted to our highest priority—that of senior health and well-being.
God bless,
Ken Jaeger
CEO
MorningStar Senior Living
Affirming Praise from Families
From a resident’s daughter: “Although it is difficult not being able to visit our loved ones, I am so grateful for the proactive stand you are taking. Our parents could not be in a better place.”
“When I left yesterday I wept in my car with gratitude for everything you and your team are doing to keep our loved ones safe and happy. God is GOOD! God is in control. Mom is receiving the best care and love anyone can give, especially in these circumstance. Can’t imagine the stress you are under.”
“I can’t imagine trying to work through this if Mom had still been on her own.”
Read More“Expansive Love”
Care Kits
for Area Seniors
What a pleasure and joy to drop off Care Kits to seniors whose situation at home alone has left them particularly vulnerable, not the least of which is needing basic supplies. Our Expansive Love Care Kits are intended to lift spirits and ease shortages.
“I sincerely thank you for your love and kindness in providing the gift bag for us. All of the items were so useful, appropriate and/or “sweet”! I’m enjoying them all, and am very grateful for your thoughtfulness!”
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