Happy Friday, UMC Family! Let’s kick off a sunny weekend with our very own ray of sunshine – another episode of United Together. This time around, our VP of Human Resources, Dave Glenn, gives you the scoop on UMC’s “Great Place to Work status” and what this special designation means for our residents and associates. …
It’s time for another round of United Together! Corporate Director of IT, Travis Gleinig, makes an appearance to explain how technology is helping our residents during social distancing and share some exciting news. We also cover a heartwarming event at The Shores, and have a special Daisy of the Day from a member of our …
By Lawrence D. Carlson, President & CEO, United Methodist Communities I don’t think the average person realizes the dynamic of care that goes on in a senior living community. Our residents live with us, in most cases, for years. Staff and residents develop personal relationships. A familial bond grows. This time of pandemic is very …
Our Road Forward project, the phased approach to re-opening, is moving ahead, based on Department of Health Guidelines and the Opening Up America Again plan. A comprehensive discussion this week should further refine this plan.
Head into the weekend with the 4th episode of United Together! This installment highlights UMC’s Tapestries memory care program, and the joy and fellowship They Wesleyan’s Senior Space are experiencing as they go virtual. Today’s Daisy of the Day is also a fun one – a little bit different with quite a few guest stars …
Wow! Over 600 people have already watched our first episode of United Together! If you’d like to see what the future holds for United Together, subscribe to our YouTube channel to be notified every time a new episode gets posted. Today we’re bringing you Episode 2, featuring some feel-good resident and associate stories from UMC …
Even in cloudy, uncertain times, there are so many rays of sunshine brightening our communities! The UMC Foundation is SO excited to bring you United Together, a bite-sized, homemade show dedicated to sharing joyful resident stories, good news, and inspiration from across the whole UMC system. Our residents and associates are experiencing an incredible outpouring …
With registered nurses bravely on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic, we wanted to talk about the role of a registered nurse in a senior living community. The assisted living industry is one of the fastest growing industries in the USA. With the number of Americans over age 65 expected to more than double …
UMC has begun planning for The Road Forward, which is our path to reopening our communities. Each stage, assigned a color code, is based on specific milestones, from red (most restrictive), to orange, to yellow, and finally to green (least restrictive). A task force is currently focusing on various aspects of community life; resident movement …
It’s normal to feel pangs of anxiety from time to time, but during the COVID-19 pandemic, this may understandably happen more frequently. However, when this anxiety starts to affect well-being and quality of life, it’s serious health issue —– and one that affects many seniors. The assisted living team in Camden County, NJ shares some insight. Why Does Anxiety Affect More Seniors? …
By Dr. Paul Dabney In the midst of COVID-19, we hear frequently about the importance of sheltering at home, practicing social distancing when in public, washing our hands, and other protective health measures. But how can we be even more proactive in defending ourselves against this pandemic virus? A powerful way is to pay special …
By Dr. Paul Dabney Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, we have been advised by CDC officials to wash our hands with soap and water or use hand sanitizers to prevent the spread of the deadly virus. However, what happens when we wash and sanitize our hands too frequently? The answer is your hands …
When it comes to COVID-19 (the novel coronavirus), it is essential to take steps to protect seniors, who are one of the most vulnerable groups. Home health aide services are more essential than ever, providing critical medical care and assistance to older adults while actively taking measures to reduce risks of exposure to this deadly virus. Because …
While there is currently no vaccine for COVID-19, researchers all over the world are racing to create one. Keeping this in mind, United Methodist Communities wants to raise awareness of why immunizations for seniors really matter. Immunizations and Seniors Each year, thousands of adults are hospitalized with diseases that can be prevented by vaccinations, leading …
By Danielle Kunkle Roberts If you’re like most of us, the global coronavirus pandemic has you feeling a little unsettled and concerned. Our daily routines are disrupted, we’re avoiding family, friends, and community social circles, and feel a frisson of fear every time we sneeze or cough. Even a simple thing like grocery shopping has …
Pamela Joyce, the social service coordinator at The Wesleyan has coordinated an all-day, free Live Virtual Zoom Renewal Retreat for all of our UMC residents, HomeWork’s clients, and the surrounding communities (55+). It’s a virtual/zoom event which runs from 9:00am through 3:30pm. It includes Chair Yoga, Cooking Class, Break for Lunch, All Natural Textile Dye …
By Lawrence D. Carlson, President & CEO, United Methodist Communities During COVID-19, we have seen videos of essential workers getting well-deserved praise for their lifesaving work. While I too applaud the doctors and hospital workers, other heroes on the frontlines also deserve our praise and attention. I urge you to express gratitude for the “unsung …
Since the first confirmed reports of the COVID-19 virus in the United States, UMC has been working to ensure that we are prepared. Our number one priority is the health and safety of residents, clients, associates, and volunteers. Governor Phil Murphy announced yesterday his vision, “The Road Back: Restoring Economic Health Through Public Health,” to restart New Jersey and put the state on the road to recovery. Governor Murphy outlined six key principles and benchmarks to guide the process for restoring New Jersey’s economic health by ensuring public health.
Since the first confirmed reports of the COVID-19 virus in the United States, UMC has been working to ensure that we are prepared. Our number one priority is the health and safety of residents, clients, associates, and volunteers. As medical experts learn more about COVID-19 and the pandemic continues to evolve, so too do guidelines …
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