I just visited my parents in their assisted living apartment a few days ago. They are pretty well locked down, and the only reason I was allowed to visit is because my dad is receiving hospice care in their apartment. They are allowing close family to enter with a quick health/temp screening, but no more than 3 at a time. All residents are as you say “trapped”, quarantined in their apartments. Meals, medications and health checks are delivered in-room. The dining room is closed, as are all of the common areas. No cards, socials, bingo, movies or trips to parks, museums, movies and shopping. Most of these people are completely alone. I think a lot of young folks underestimate how this is effecting the elderly, and not only those in assisted living or skilled nursing facilities.
That breaks my heart....so many of them, like this.
What meals are being delivered, since their dining room is closed?
I’m so sorry and hope this complete lockdown ends soon. I’m glad they at least have each other.
Are they saying, at these facilities that are locked down, any sort of timeframe, for when visitations can resume?
“I think a lot of young folks underestimate how this is effecting the elderly, and not only those in assisted living or skilled nursing facilities.”
Some broken hearts are willing to take the risk of infection to be with those they love. Many don’t have long anyway and resent losing contact.
That’s awful.
Will they issue refunds for services not rendered?
Those assisted living places charge an arm and a leg.
Around here, it is ten grand a month for a couples apartment.