Extended Care Hospital of Westminster

The 7 Stages of Dementia and Symptoms https://www.aplaceformom.com/caregiver-r//dementia-stages

Updated guidance from CDC on fully vaccinated people. https://www.mcknights.com//breaking-cdc-eases-restrictio/

THIRD COVID VACCINE IS HERE!! On February 27, 2021, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued an emergency use authorization (EUA) for the third vaccine for the prevention of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). The EUA allows the Janssen COVID-19 Vaccine to be distributed in the U.S. for use in individuals 18 years of age and older. https://www.fda.gov//coronavirus/janssen-covid-19-vaccine

What Older Adults Need to Know about COVID-19 Vaccines The risk of severe illness from COVID-19 increases with age. This is why CDC recommends that adults 65 years and older are one of the first groups to receive COVID-19 vaccines. Getting a COVID-19 vaccine is an important step to help prevent getting sick from COVID-19. That said, it might take time before enough vaccines are made for everyone who wants to be vaccinated. Tips for how to get a COVID-19 Vaccine... 1. Contact your state or local health department for more information. 2. Ask a family member or friend to help with scheduling an appointment. 3. Ask your doctor, pharmacist, or community health center if they plan to provide vaccines and ask them to let you know when vaccines are available.

COVID-19-vaccinated persons with exposure to someone with suspected or confirmed COVID-19 are not required to quarantine if they meet all of the following criteria: Are fully vaccinated, having received either both doses of a two-dose series 2 weeks prior to COVID-19 exposure or one dose of a single-dose vaccine 2 weeks prior to COVID-19 exposure Are within 90 days following receipt of the last dose in the series, AND Have remained asymptomatic since the current COVID-19 ex...posure Persons who do not meet all 3 of the above criteria should continue to follow current quarantine guidance after exposure to someone with suspected or confirmed COVID-19. Fully vaccinated persons who do not quarantine should still: Self-monitor for symptoms of COVID-19 for 14 days following an exposure. Seek clinical evaluation if they develop symptoms, including SARS-CoV-2 testing if indicated. Respond to calls or texts from OCHCA to assist in contact tracing efforts if requested to do so. These criteria could also be applied when considering work restrictions for fully vaccinated healthcare personnel with higher-risk exposures, including household exposures, as a strategy to alleviate staffing shortages; however, if no staffing shortages exist, healthcare workers should still quarantine after higher-risk exposures until further data is available about the effectiveness of vaccination in reducing transmissibility. Of note, exposed healthcare personnel would not be required to quarantine outside of work. Fully vaccinated inpatients and residents in healthcare settings should continue to quarantine according to guidance for healthcare settings following an exposure to someone with suspected or confirmed COVID-19; outpatients should be cared for using appropriate Transmission-Based Precautions. All vaccinated persons must continue to adhere to social distancing and masking measures in the community and job-specific PPE in work site settings. For more information, see CDC’s clinical considerations for use of COVID-19 vaccine.

COVID Vaccine is available to those 65 and older. You can sign up here to get vaccinated. If you are under 65 you can sign up here as well and be notified when you can receive the vaccine. https://covid19.othena.com/patient-registration/agreement #weareinthistogether #protecteachother #COVID19Vaccine

Curious about the COVID Vaccine? CDC has great information! See the tracker they created below! https://covid.cdc.gov/covid-data-tracker/

We must always have HOPE #MLKDay #MartinLutherKing

Interested in getting vaccinated? Check out the latest guidance from CDPH. https://www.cdph.ca.gov//Revision-of-Allocation-Guidelines

New Year Guidance from CDC https://www.cdc.gov//daily-li/holidays/new-years-eve.html

Check out what we have planned this month in our activity department! Happy New Year!

Merry Christmas to all our residents, their families and our HARDWORKING STAFF! Thank you for all the support during this difficult season. We still have much to be grateful for but couldn't get through this crazy season without our amazing staff!

We are encouraging all our staff and residents to take the vaccine! Here are a few tips in discussing the vaccine with your parents and elderly loved ones. https://www.aplaceformom.com//tips-for-talking-about-vacci

Happy Holidays to our HARDWORKING employees! We celebrated with lunch and have been giving our gifts all month. We appreciate all your hard work during this COVID surge. #healthcareheros #happyholidays #appreciateyou #healthcareworkers

We should be receiving the vaccine in mid January!!! https://www.latimes.com//covid-19-vaccine-rollout-in-south

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Check out what we have planned for November in our Activities Department!

Halloween is almost here!!! Here are some friendly reminders to keep you safe and healthy this holiday season. Tips for a safe Halloween If you’re celebrating Halloween this year, it’s important to follow the latest COVID-19 safety guidelines. Continue to practice physical distancing, limit contact with people outside your household, and keep in mind that traditional Halloween masks aren’t a good substitute for the CDC-recommended face masks. Get your flu shot The earlie...r you get a flu shot, the sooner you’re protected. Stay current with cancer screenings Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, some members haven’t gotten routine cancer screenings due to stay-at-home orders and concerns about the virus. But it’s important to stay up to date on preventive care, including mammograms to screen for breast cancer.

Don't wait to get your flu shot!! It’s safe to go back to the doctor! Checkups and immunizations are important for your health, especially during COVID-19. Schedule a visit today. #ItsSafeToComeIn http://bit.ly/Adults-Need-Vaccines-Too

Diabetic Diets for Seniors https://www.aplaceformom.com/caregive//diabetic-diet-plan

Take Vitamin A, B, C, E and K!! See the article attached for more information. https://www.aplaceformom.com//artic/vitamins-worth-taking

Our regulation agency has developed recommendations for celebrating Halloween and Dia de los Muertos this year. Please click for more information. https://www.cdph.ca.gov//Guidance-for-Safer-Halloween-and-

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Check out what we have planned for October in our activities department!

Never forget. Today we remember the victims that lost their lives and the families and friends that are forever affected. #neverforget #september11th

Supporting a loved one with dementia. https://www.aplaceformom.com//articles/teepa-snow-dementia