Matthew Anderson

Our life experiences and memories make up a large part of who we are. Seniors in assisted living can benefit greatly from the positive feelings gained from sharing pleasant memories. There are plenty of ways to help seniors reminisce, which can lead to decreased stress, reduced agitation and boost mood.

Many discoveries are born out of incredibly difficult circumstances, and in these trying times people are looking everywhere for answers to protect against the novel coronavirus. Ultraviolet C (UVC) light has been proven effective in neutralizing viruses, but what about with COVID-19? Keeping your residents and communities safe is a priority, but could this technology help, and is it even safe?

With the uncertainties surrounding COVID-19, combined with a massive communications infrastructure involving social media, news outlets, and news-adjacent content, countless myths have surfaced regarding the coronavirus. The CDC has published advice for the public regarding false claims and answers the questions that many are asking.

Residential assisted living will get through this current pandemic as will the rest of our communities. The question is, what are we learning and how are we making the most of a difficult situation? Many are confident that RAL will come out of this more robust and resolute in the commitment to high quality care and protection of seniors, but how are we maintaining human connection?