The COVID-19 pandemic has affected nearly everyone's daily lives across the United States.

As the pandemic increases, caring for your parent or spouse can be troublesome if you are worried that they might contract COVID. Assisted living facilities like Silver Palms can offer a safety net to yourself or a loved one during the coronavirus pandemic. Under the guidance of the Centers for Disease Control and local government directives, assisted living facilities like Silver Palms have protocols in place that ensure frequent and rigorous cleaning of high-touch surfaces while ensuring adequate levels of personal protective equipment are available. This is especially true at Silver Palms Assisted Living Facility, where our focus is to keep our residents and staff safe. 

Even though the Silver Palms Assisted Living facility has not fully reopened to visitors, it is essential to know that we are still accepting new residents. While you and your loved ones may not meet with the staff in person or take a physical tour of the buildings, this should reassure you of the facility’s safety measures – not deter you. 

Next Steps

  1. Be realistic about what needs you or your loved one has and what they might need in the future. Make a list of priority needs and concerns.
  2. Develop a general outline of your budget to make this move. Remember that four out of five people pay out of pocket for assisted living services, according to AARP.
  3. Make a list of your priority questions include questions about COVID-19
  4. Schedule a virtual tour. During the virtual tour, ask to talk to staff and residents. Invite someone to join you on the virtual tour to help keep track of the details.
  5. Schedule a call with the facility director to discuss the agreements and any questions you might have about moving into Silver Palms.

Questions to Ask

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    What are the protocols for testing residents and staff for COVID-19?

    During your virtual tour, ask us about our protocols for keeping you safe.

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    What happens if I COVID?

    Our goal is to make sure all our residents are as safe as possible during this pandemic. When someone has been tested positive for COVID, we take extra care to make sure the virus is contained while caring for the sick person. Our goal is to make sure the virus does not spread within our community.

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    What are you doing to engage residents?

    Social isolation increases the risk of depression and cognitive decline in older adults. This is especially true during the pandemic.  During your virtual tour, ask us about how we keep our residents engaged within the community.