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SENIOR LIVING CONT’D COVID-19 has only intensified the anxi-
ety and guilt family caregivers feel. With all the restrictions imposed by COVID-19, families now worry they won’t be able to see their loved ones.
“We reassure family members that we are taking all the necessary precautions so they can schedule visits in a safe environment
Kelly Russell says senior living is an at- tractive option during a pan- demic because the safety measures in place give families peace of mind.
   “We saw this location as a good fit, and the town of Ware was very accommodating to work with.”
and stay in touch with their loved ones,” Russell said.
For example, scheduled visits are a departure from pre-COVID times when families could drop in any- time.
“We would tell families this is their home, too. If they wanted to come spend the night
with their loved ones and eat in the dining room with them, they were welcome to do all that,” Russell said.
Unfortunately, that wide-open policy is on pause — one of many ways life is differ- ent right now in the senior-living sector. But the fact that Cedarbrook opened at
all during such a year is a reflection of the
growing demand for such facilities, and how this multi-site company intends to continue meeting that need.
Safety First
Keeping an aging loved one safe at home during the pandemic can mean a great deal
of work for a family. That’s why senior living is a good option, Russell said, noting that Cedarbrook has extensive COVID-19 safety measures in place which can ease the burden for families and give them peace of mind.
“Even if families don’t see them as much,
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