Assisted Living Communities Navigate COVID-19

Six-plus months after going into lockdown, NBC Montana reports that The Springs at Butte assisted living community in Montana is working to make residents feel more comfortable while still adhering to safety precautions to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. Tonya Kish, life enrichment director, has been working to create activities for residents so they can still socialize. These have included bowling, game nights, and walking around the community's grounds in groups. For Springs at Butte residents, being able to socialize with their community has helped them remain grounded. Now, it has recently opened to monitored visitations and has also started doing Facetime on the computer. Finally, staff is publishing a newsletter for residents and their families so they can continue to stay connected while being locked down.