In Aggressive Defense Against COVID-19
An Update on COVID from MorningStar’s Founder/CEO
To our Residents and Families:
An earnest thank you for your superb patience through the many and prolonged impositions of COVID-19—and for your surpassing trust in us as we continue to work tirelessly to stay abreast of this health care crisis and to mitigate the rippling societal effects of the lockdown through innovation and adoption of new practices.
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 tracked the pandemic’s real-time status as closely as possible, adhering to the changing guidelines set by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and regulatory authorities to ensure the health of all beneath our roof. Because of our strict adherence to protocols, we were poised to react quickly to early warning, identify any exposure precisely, and remove it immediately.
I have never been prouder of my team’s coordinated response to an outsized challenge. A spirit came over us—a determination to fight back—with every one of our nearly 2000 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 (there being a rather wide spectrum in permissions, state to state). 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. Let us pray for a return to peace in our time.
God bless,
Ken Jaeger
CEO
MorningStar Senior Living
Affirming Praise from Families
“I think the protocol at MorningStar for family communication during COVID is exactly what we need! With the inability (in some states) to physically visit…they have made it possible to communicate with employees at any time to check on your loved one. I am happy with the generosity that employees demonstrate when I call them directly! This is a reasonable and refreshing means to stay informed.”
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.”
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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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