Q. What are some things those starting a program should keep in mind? Effective early communication with families is essential. Partnering with local hospitals and labs
and working with health departments are some ways that communities are overcom- ing the barriers of testing and PPE. Also, one of the silver linings of dealing
with this pandemic is better collaboration among all levels of health care. Hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, home
care agencies, social services, and more are all working closely together to share infor- mation and supplies. I believe this will continue well after the
pandemic is over. This type of collaboration will greatly benefit our seniors in providing more seamless transitions between disci- plines and result in better care and clinical outcomes.
Q. Do you feel such programs will extend beyond the pandemic— beyond this time of immediate need? Yes. I believe there is no better ally for our residents than a trained Essential Family Caregiver. At the core of senior living is the ability
to support a resident’s independence and enabling them to keep their relationships with loved ones and friends. A trained and educated essential caregiver
can be a best friend not only with the resi- dent but also with the community. Assisted living communities welcome involvement of families and friends—it enables a com- munity to be more vibrant, friendly, and home-like. I can see essential family caregivers being
even more involved in activities, outings, and socialization, long after the pandemic has passed. Also, the increased communi- cation and camaraderie developed between professionals will greatly increase resident satisfaction and provide better care.
CALA SUPPORTS WIN FOR SENIOR LIVING
Assisted living, memory care, and continuing care retirement communities benefited from the defeat of Proposition 15, which threatened steep tax hikes.
The California Assisted Living was part of a coalition led by the California Business Roundtable and CalChamber of Commerce that defeated the measure.
The so-called split roll tax removed tax protections on nonresidential properties and would have put senior living communities at risk of being swept out of the residential category—and left unprotected. The Argentum Advocacy Fund also contributed to help defeat the potential increase as well as to help educate voters.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT
Argentum’s advocacy work requires support and effort from across the industry. And at certain times, it requires the support of specialized groups with expertise to help tell the story of senior living and the effort operators are making to protect residents and caregivers throughout the pandemic. We want to recognize and thank the following companies for their specialized support throughout the pandemic:
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