Senior Living Community in Strongsville, Ohio

A Message from Paul Psota, CEO

Dear Community,

At this time, I would like to provide you with an update in regards to how we have been keeping our residents active and engaged during this unprecedented time on our campus, while still practicing social distancing of course! Due to restrictions of visitors, group activities, field trips, etc., our staff has been very creative in finding new ways to engage the residents.

With the campus salon’s being closed, the staff has initiated “beauty shop” days where residents are being treated to nail painting sessions each week. Everyone always feels better after a little “beautifying!”

Community volunteers have orchestrated drive-thru parades and walks around the outside the campus with signs, balloons, and even some dogs! The residents enjoyed the festivities either from their windows or from balconies.

Social time are on the residents’ list of favorite things to do so, to provide an alternative for the traditional large group activities, staff provides beverage carts, snacks, individual activities and conversation to all residents throughout the day.  On Cinco de Mayo, the celebration included a margarita cart with mustaches and sombreros for all!

Facetimes and phone calls have become the new way of visitation for family members and friends. While this is not the same as in-person visits, it does make the residents’ happy to see their family members’ faces on the screen, and to be able to chat.

A huge thank you to those who have provided outside support to help us get through these tough weeks. Supporters have included, Grace Church with their beautiful flower deliveries for all residents; Strongsville pre-schools for arranging an “Adopt-a-grandparent” card exchange; volunteers and community residents who made colorful resident masks; hospices who danced outside; and so much more. The assistance of the community has made a huge difference in the quality of life of each resident.

Thank you for your patience and understanding as we walk through this journey together. We look forward to the day we are able to welcome you back into your loved ones’ homes.

Sincerely,
Paul Psota, CEO