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MHSI hosts a socially distanced '9th Annual Thanksgiving Dinner Giveaway' On Friday, November 20, 2020, Milwaukee Health Services, Inc. (MHSI) hosted their "9th Annual Thanksgiving Dinner Giveaway," at their MLK Heritage Health Center, 2555 N. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive. Due to COVID-19 this year was different however, as families could not just walk up to receive their free holiday meal. Families were required to preregister and drive up or have their meals delivered. This was so to minimize the risk of coronavirus transmissions in the community. MHSI along with MHS Health Wisconsin, Social Development Commission, Feeding America, Molina Healthcare, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield and All of Us ended up providing more than 2,800 nutritious grocery dinners to Milwaukee residents. Photo by Yvonne Kemp

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield and Gee’s MKE Wellness Clinic host flu-shot health events in November

During the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s important to protect your health and the health of families, friends and the community. One way is to take action in fighting the flu by getting a flu shot, at Anthem's free flu shot clinic, held Friday, November 20, 2020. The flu shots were administered by Hayat Pharmacy, provided by Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield; and hosted by Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield and Gee’s MKE Wellness Clinic, 2200 N. Dr. Martin Luther King Dr. Anthem associates, along with members of the local community, volunteered throughout November at Gee’s MKE Wellness Clinic for the health and wellness flu shot events. All flu shots were free of charge to community members regardless of health insurance coverage. Individuals may also benefit from additional support services the wellness clinic offers, including blood pressure checks, blood glucose screenings, BMI/weight checks, along with referrals to community resources for primary care doctors, health insurance application assistance, edPhoto by Yvonne Kemp ucation, job support and more. Pictured are (from right) Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield Clinic Programming Lead Marvin Hannah; and community member Dameon Highshaw.

Illuminating Milwaukee's Downtown joyously and safely

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Milwaukee’s downtown will shine brightly Nov. 19 – Jan. 1 as more than 500,000 lights and dozens of animated displays are set aglow for the 22nd annual Milwaukee Holiday Lights Festival – a “snowcially-distanced” celebration. The annual display of lights, coordinated by Milwaukee Downtown BID #21, will transform three downtown parks into winter wonderland scenes – “Community Spirit Park” at Cathedral Square Park “Tinsel Town Express” at Pere Marquette Park; and “Polar Plaza; powered by We Energies” at Zeidler Union Square – as well as illuminate three downtown thoroughfares, including an 18-block stretch of lights along Wisconsin Avenue. In another break with tradition, the festival’s Jingle Bus service will also look slightly different. Pivoting from a warming house and motor coach tour, guests can experience this year’s lighting displays through a virtual or self-guided audio tour of downtown’s most brilliant scenes. Among the new attractions for motorists and pedestrians will be window displays designed by Retailworks, Inc., featuring the likenesses of 25+ well-known Milwaukeeans. www.milwaukeetimesnews.com

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Family and friends honor cancer patient with month full of gifts for Breast Cancer Awareness Month

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On Saturday, October 31, 2020, the friends and family of Damiyen Smith surprised her with a brand new recliner chair and book of quotes and pictures from friends and family. Saturday was the culmination of a monthlong celebration of Mrs. Smith, who is currently battling stage 4 breast cancer. As October was Breast Cancer Awareness month, Mrs. Smith's sister, Brandy Webb, arranged the month-long weekly gifts or "Tokens of Love," to help lift her sister's spirits and show her how much she is loved and cared for as she bravely fights against breast cancer. During the presentation of the final gift, many family and friends showed up as she arrived home to find them waiting with the gift of the book and a brand new recliner.

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Thanksgiving 2020: Finding gratitude in the midst of a pandemic By Gracie Bonds Staples Thanksgiving Day celebrations at my home have been shrinking for years so this one, just days away, won’t look that different. Depending on how you look at it, it’s one of the blessings or, in my case, curses of your kids growing up and moving away. But life isn’t just about me and mine. It’s about all of us so I’m well aware that for a good many of us, there will be people missing from Thanksgiving Day tables here and across the country.

make changes to our holiday traditions this time around, just as we did during the July 4 holiday weekend and the holiday before that.

elevated stress levels. And since many will be unable to be together with friends and family this year, many more people could be feeling isolated, depressed and lonely.

So many of us are struggling to find reason to be Maybe you won’t be able to That is always true, but thankful about anything. travel to Grandma’s house, more so this year because but all is not lost. of the coronavirus. As of Indeed, the blues have allast count, it had claimed the ready taken hold. Instead of inviting the enlives of more than 200,000 tire family, health professionAmericans, leaving behind a While exact statistics on als are urging people to host trail of grief that hasn’t been holiday blues are unclear, one small holiday gatherings that seen since the Spanish flu hit survey by the American Psy- are limited to only those livin 1918. chological Association found ing under the same roof. that 38 percent of responAnd that’s not all. Thanks dents said their stress levels The idea, of course, to a world and holiday sea- increased over the holidays. is to limit the spread of son drastically changed by A separate survey by Health- COVID-19. If you’re at COVID-19, we’re forced to line found 62 percent felt a loss as to how to do that

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still, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has a long list of things to consider as you’re making plans. You can find them on its website (cdc.gov/ coronavir us/2019-ncov/ daily-life-coping/holidays. html).

outside, listening to calming music, lighting a scented candle and doing breathing exercises, and drinking water.

• Create new traditions with family and friends. This can involve making cards and holiday gifts, staying in and watching holiday movies every Friday night, baking holiday cookies, decorating your house, etc.

Focusing on what we are grateful for will go a long way toward harvesting the fortitude we’ll need to get through this season and guarantee a happy Thanksgiving Day this year and for years to come.

• Schedule regular virtual FaceTime or Zoom calls with family and friends. Every Friday or Saturday, plan virtual calls with family If you’re wondering how and friends you are used to to remain positive and still seeing over the holidays to experience the joy of the stay connected with them. holiday season despite the ongoing pandemic, Annette If nothing else, this panNunez, a licensed psycho- demic has forced all of us to therapist based in Denver, think more deeply about loss offered these simple tips for and what that means. Conovercoming COVID-19 hol- sciously or not, we are all iday blues. grieving something.

• It is really important Find Gracie on Facebook (www. to incorporate self-care facebook.com/graciestaplesajc/) strategies into your every- and Twitter (@GStaples_AJC) day living. This includes or email her at gstaples@ajc.com. taking five to 10 minutes out of your day to go for a walk

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UWM commits to ending equity gap in higher education

By Genaro C. Armas UWM is joining the Moon Shot for Equity, a national initiative with the goal of eliminating equity gaps in higher education by 2030. The announcement was made in late October. The Moon Shot for Equity is a public-private partnership with education firm EAB, which is dedicated to ensuring students of color graduate at the same rate as white students. The initiative also seeks to graduate more students from other historically underrepresented populations, such as firstgeneration students and those who are from lowincome households. “The Moon Shot is an initiative to advance college completion rates and eliminate equity gaps,” UWM Chancellor Mark Mone said. “Let me stress

UWM is collaborating on the Moon Shot for Equity with regional partners Carthage College, Milwaukee Area Technical College and the University of Wisconsin-Parkside. that again: eliminate. Not Wisconsin is last in the ‘reduce,’ or 'turn the corner,’ country in the high school but absolutely eliminate.” equity gap for Black students,

and in the bottom seven of all 50 states for Hispanic students. Those disparities carry over into higher education. According to data compiled by the Higher Education Regional Alliance, white students in the seven-county Milwaukee region earn college degrees or certificates at significantly higher rates than Hispanic and Black students. The same is true specifically at UWM. “This is not a place that we want to be,” Mone said. “We find this unacceptable, so it’s our collective goal to provide fair and equitable access to college and graduation for all of our students.” The disparities have contributed to a workforce talent shortage in southeastern Wisconsin for the last decade. The Moon

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Shot for Equity can help employers, students and ultimately the entire region by increasing the number of college graduates and opening doors to prosperity. As part of the initiative, UWM will work toward a series of goals covering a range of areas, including academic policies, advising and support, and taking advantage of technology to better serve students. Moon Shot for Equity strategies also recognize how the cost of college might impact a student’s ability to earn a degree, a potential obstacle especially important to address during a period of financial uncertainty. For many students, a fouryear degree is taking up to six years to complete. Moon Shot strategies support students graduating in four years, which not only cuts down on costs but provides an opportunity for quicker entry into the workforce. The Moon Shot for Equity includes a collaborative component with Carthage College, Milwaukee Area Technical College and the University of WisconsinParkside. It’s the country’s first regional consortium of higher education institutions to sign on to the initiative. Leaders from the four institutions and EAB will collaborate to share data, ideas and best practices to eliminate equity gaps. They’ll partner with high schools and community organizations to help underserved students learn how to search for scholarships, connect with counselors and identify best-fit universities. EAB will provide schools with technology, advisory services and research to enhance the work at each institution. “We know that we need collective efforts,” Mone said. “We know that there’s power in the sharing of best practices. We know there are great ideas in public and private, and two-year and four-year institutions. If we band together, we can make a much greater difference than any of us can do on our own.” The initiative’s name stems from another ambitious national goal. NASA’s successful moon shot more than five decades ago proved that obstacles can be overcome by fully committing and working together in innovative ways. Learn more at uwm. edu/moon-shot. www.milwaukeetimesnews.com

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Start Your Seasonal Celebration with Small Bites While main courses, sides and desserts may be what holiday memories are made of, you can calm family members’ and guests’ appetites with an array of appetizers like these: n Meatballs n Stuffed mushrooms n Stuffed peppers

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Sliced cheese Sliced meats Crackers Spinach dip Cheesy bread Sliders Little smokies Fresh fruit and vegetables Photo courtesy of Getty Images

FAMILY FEATURES

oliday gatherings, even in a time when smaller groups are encouraged, take on special meaning for many families. Part of the joy comes from the food that’s shared among loved ones from appetizers and sides to the main course. This year, you can enjoy those meaningful moments with your

closest family members and friends by putting together a menu that keeps smiles on faces from the first bite to the last. Start with your favorite among the nearly endless appetizer options that symbolize the season then enjoy a tender tri-tip alongside bacon-wrapped asparagus and a twist on classic, roasted potatoes. Visit Culinary.net to find more holiday menu ideas.

A Simply Tasty Side

Many recipes commonly associated with the holidays are accompanied by lengthy ingredient lists or hours spent in the kitchen. However, all that time and effort doesn’t have to be used on this year’s side dish when you opt for a simple yet mouthwatering option. You can feel good about what you’re feeding your family this holiday season while saving prep time by serving this Bacon-Wrapped Asparagus made with Coleman Natural bacon, which contains no artificial ingredients or preservatives and is sourced from American family farms that humanely raise their animals with no antibiotics or added hormones. Whether it’s served as a side dish or an appetizer, it calls for just a handful of everyday ingredients for a dish you can be proud of. Visit ColemanNatural.com/Recipes for more seasonal recipe inspiration.

Bacon-Wrapped Asparagus Servings: 10

20 asparagus stalks 10 slices Coleman Natural Hickory Smoked Bacon 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper Preheat oven to 400 F. Line rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Wrap 2 asparagus stalks with 1 slice bacon. Repeat with remaining asparagus and bacon. Place bundles on baking sheet. Drizzle asparagus ends with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bake until asparagus is cooked through and bacon is crisp, about 20 minutes.

A Tender Holiday Tri-Tip

An Easy but Impressive Side

Centering your holiday meal around a flavorful cut of meat can make the celebration truly memorable, especially when it’s cooked to perfection over the hot flame of a grill. This year, take your family’s main course to the next level with a Garlic Herb Tri-Tip lightly seasoned with garlic, thyme, rosemary, salt and pepper to let the naturally flavorful New Zealand grass-fed beef speak for itself. Because the animals roam and graze freely over lush green hills and pastures year-round, New Zealand grass-fed beef is leaner, more finely textured and tastes just as nature intended. Find more recipes and holiday meal ideas at beefandlambnz.com.

Every holiday meal comes with plenty of traditional and family-favorite dishes, and one of the most common on tables is potatoes. Whether they’re roasted, mashed or anything in-between, they’re among the most versatile options for the holidays. This year, you can save time on seasonal favorites with Creamer potatoes from The Little Potato Company. They are ready to use, with no washing or peeling required, and they’re small and consistent in size so they cook quickly. Try them roasted, boiled, smashed or mashed whether you’re making a quick weeknight dinner or getting a festive meal on the table. This holiday season, try these Little Hasselback Potatoes for a twist on the classic roasted variety. For an easy cooking hack, slice the potatoes on a wooden spoon to prevent cutting all the way through. Visit littlepotatoes.com for more holiday recipe inspiration.

Garlic Herb Tri-Tip Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 30 minutes Servings: 6

Little Hasselback Potatoes Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 20 minutes Servings: 8-12

1 bag (3 pounds) The Little Potato Company Holiday Blend 10 sprigs thyme, removed from stem 6 sprigs parsley, chopped 4 cloves garlic, minced

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6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper sour cream (optional) cooked bacon pieces (optional) green onion slices (optional) Preheat oven to 400 F. Lay wooden spoon flat on solid surface and place one potato in spoon. Using

paring knife, slice 1/8-inch thick slices along length of each potato one at a time. In bowl, toss potatoes, thyme, parsley, garlic, olive oil, salt and pepper. Place potatoes on parchment-lined baking sheet, cut sides down. Bake 10 minutes, flip and bake 10 minutes, or until soft. Serve with sour cream, bacon and green onion, if desired.

1 New Zealand grass-fed beef tri-tip (2 1/2-3 pounds) 1/4 cup olive oil 2 tablespoons minced garlic 3 tablespoons fresh chopped thyme 3 tablespoons fresh chopped rosemary 1 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 teaspoons black pepper Preheat grill to high heat. Rub tri-tip with olive oil. Add minced garlic and use hands to evenly distribute. Combine chopped thyme, rosemary, salt and pepper; cover oiled tri-tip on both sides with spice blend. Place tri-tip on hottest part of grill and sear 2-3 minutes. Flip tri-tip and transfer to indirect heat. Continue grilling until internal temperature reaches 135 F for medium-rare. Transfer meat to platter, cover with foil and let rest 10 minutes. Slice across the grain and serve.

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Favorite family recipes (conclusion) When I decided to offer family recipes this month, I was certain that as soon as I requested my family’s favorite recipes, I would get the response, ‘Sorry, but I don’t share my recipes!’ But that didn’t happen; my children, their spouses and my Sista all said, ‘When do you need it?’ This week I am sharing two more recipes:

chicken soup 1-2 medium jalapeno, seeded and diced (optional) Optional toppings – shredded Mexican cheese, sour cream, cilantro, tri-color tortilla strips, avocado, lime Note: You can also serve over rice.

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Let’s Do This! Add 1-½ cans of Bush’s White Chili Beans to a 4-quart stock pot. Mash the remaining ½ can chili beans with a fork and add to the pot. Add remaining ingredients and bring to a boil – reduce heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes stirring occasionally. Add additional toppings, as desired. Shawn’s White Chicken Prep time: 15 minutes Chili Recipe Cook time: 25 minutes Another recipe from my Serves: 6-8 servings Sista who remarked her kids Submitted by My Sista really love this recipe and encourages you to try it! Riley’s “Better Than Your Thanksgiving Dinner” Ingredients: Cake 2 cans (15.5 oz) Bush’s White My son-in-love’s “Better Chili Beans, undrained or Than Your Thanksgiving Navy beans undrained Dinner” Cake will satisfy 1 cooked rotisserie chicken, everyone’s sweet tooth. It is separated from the bone decadent, mouth-watering and diced and lip-smacking good! You 1 can (10 oz) diced toma- must try it! toes and green chilies, undrained Ingredients: 1 can (14 oz) chicken broth 1 box devil's food cake mix 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of 14 oz can sweeten condensed

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Beloved, I would like to thank my children, their spouses, and my Sista for sharing their favorite recipes this month. Favorite recipes seem to take on a life of their own the more they are shared. How can I say this? Because I’ve discovered a person can make the same recipe but the dish may have a slightly different taste. As a church member explained, each cook brings to the kitchen their own personality and preferences. Some like their dishes hot and spicy, while others prefer milder flavored food. When it comes to dessert, there are some who admit chocolate is like kryptonite! Whatever dishes you decide to make this holiday season, if you are adventurous, I encourage you to elevate your cooking and experiment with different spices and dishes, then, since I love good cooking, share some of those recipes with me!!!!!

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Let’s Do This! Bake the cake according to the directions on the box. Remove the cake from the oven and immediately poke holes all over the top using either the bottom of a wooden spoon, a skewer or a fork. In a medium bowl, stir together the sweetened condensed milk and caramel sauce, then slowly drizzle the mixture all over the cake. Allow the cake to cool completely at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Spread the Cool Whip over the top of Have A Safe, Happy and the cake, top with the Heath Healthy Thanksgiving! toffee bits and refrigerate again for 1 hour. Serve cold and refrigerate any leftovers. Next Week: Year-In-ReSubmitted by My Son-in-Love view

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Milwaukee County Sheriff ’s Office deputies and partners shop for area families for Thanksgiving

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Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office partnered with Milwaukee Deputy Sheriff ’s Association (MDSA), Milwaukee Retired Deputy Sheriff ’s Association (MRDSA), and Metcalfe’s Market to provide area families with free meals for Thanksgiving Day. Deputies shopped and assembled bags on Thursday, November 19, 2020. The following day, bags of food were distributed by the deputies along with Sheriff Earnell R. Lucas (lower right photo). Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) was also donated courtesy of Mask Up MKE and books were donated to children courtesy of Reach A Child. Thanksgiving meals were donated to the House of Peace and the Milwaukee Center for Independence. Have a safe and Thanksgiving from our families to yours.

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• David L. Burrell passed away peacefully in his home on Tuesday, November 17, 2020. David was fortunate to make his mark on the earth for 75 impactful years. He owned and operated Dave’s Jr. Auto Shop serving the Milwaukee community for over five decades. David was a dedicated husband, a loving father to all of his children and a beloved grandfather. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends. Most importantly, his legacy lives on! Services will be held at Bethel Tabernacle Worship Center at 5419 W. Hampton Ave. on Saturday, November 28, 2020. David’s viewing will be conducted at 12 pm, with funeral services directly following at 1 pm.

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Time to prep your car for winter

The snowiest months in southeast Wisconsin are December and January, so now is the time to get cars ready for the winter. So far, November has been warm and relatively dry.

• Watch for snowplows. Stay at least 200 feet behind a working plow and use extra caution if you decide to pass. Plows often create a cloud of snow that can obscure visibility, and road conditions ahead of the plow are likely worse.

Milwaukee has had 0.1 inches of snow this month, but the snowiest months in southeast Wisconsin are December and January. Before the first snowstorm hits is the best time to get your car ready to drive in snowy conditions. One of the first things to check is the tires. • Temperature and pressure have a direct relation- cellphone charger. ship, so as temperatures fall Traveling it can cause tire pressure to Traveling on wintry roadfall, too. ways can be challenging and Following some • It’s also important to stressful. simple guidelines will help check that the tire’s tread is ensure that you reach your not worn down. Tread helps destination safely. your tire grip the road, it gives better traction and is • During severe winter especially important in the storms, consider postsnow. poning your trip until travel conditions imWisconsin Department of prove. Stranded vehicles Transportation also has a few and motorists create adother suggestions. ditional hazards for plow operators, law enforce• Check your battery level ment and other emerbefore temperatures drop, gency responders. keep your gas tank at least half full so you don't run out • Before heading out, learn of gas and clear snow and ice the latest about highway before you start driving. conditions and incidents by visiting www.511wi. • WisDOT also suggests gov. Let others know keeping a winter kit in your about your planned car. It should have blankets, route and expected arrivwarm clothes, a first-aid kit, al time. Fully charge your kitty litter for traction and a

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• Clear snow and ice from • Sudden braking or steeryour vehicle’s windows, ing can cause you to lose front and rear lights, control of your vehicle. roof and hood. Ensure Use brakes early and everyone is buckled up. carefully. With anti-lockbrakes (ABS), use firm, • Take it slow. Allow extra steady pressure and gentravel time and following tly steer. Never use cruise distance. Most winter control in wintry weathcrashes and slide-offs are er. caused by drivers going too fast for the existing • Don’t be overconfident conditions. Remember, in your four-wheel or posted speed limits apply all-wheel-drive vehicle. to ideal travel conditions All vehicles require addi. tional time and distance • Turn on your vehicle’s to stop in adverse condilow-beam headlights. tions. This helps you see what’s ahead, and helps other • Remember that bridge drivers see you. State law decks/overpasses can be requires drivers to turn especially slippery, even on their vehicle’s lowwhen adjacent pavebeam headlights any time ments are in good travel that weather or other condition. conditions make it difficult to see objects 500

• Keep a safe distance behind large trucks. Along with obscuring your view of the road ahead, pieces of snow or ice can blow off the top of commercial trucks as they travel down the highway. • Winter storm advisories/ warnings are routinely posted on Dynamic Message Signs along major highway corridors. Heed this information and drive accordingly. Winter storm events often have moderate to significant travel impacts. • Be mindful of your location using crossroads, mileposts or key landmarks. If you do become stranded, you’ll be better prepared to describe your location for law enforcement or tow truck operators. You can find more suggestions for winter driving from WisDOT website at https:// wisconsindot.gov/Pages/ home.aspx.

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Thursday, November 26, 2020

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How to celebrate Thanksgiving safely in your senior living community in 2020 Thanksgiving is going to look a little different this year. To keep COVID-19 transmission at bay, families will likely opt for smaller gatherings (and smaller turkeys) instead of the customary large get-togethers with relatives who’ve flown in from across the country. Unfortunately, this means that many seniors, who are at a heightened risk of developing serious illness from the coronavirus, may not get the chance to sit down with their loved ones at the Thanksgiving table. And those who live in senior living communities may not be able to participate in big community Thanksgiving traditions in 2020, either. But just because we can’t give thanks in person doesn’t mean we can’t give thanks at all. Senior living communities can still make room for gratitude and connection on this holiday in a year when both are badly needed – they’ll just need to do so in new ways. Here’s how to plan a safe and celebratory Thanksgiving for seniors in your community in 2020.

after a visit, educate residents about your isolation, testing, and treatment procedures. Encourage residents and visitors to get a flu vaccine ahead of the visit. You may also want to consider staggering visits over the course of November to avoid heavy traffic in your community. This might encourage visits from family members who are wary about traveling over Thanksgiving weekend. If a resident would like to travel to a loved one’s home for the holiday, ensure your staff have visibility into their transportation and stay. A HIPAA-compliant messaging platform like Caremerge’s Family Engagement solution can make staff coordination with family members smooth and secure. Upon return, have residents get tested for Err on the side of caution COVID-19 or require them with family visits to self-isolate for two weeks The best-case scenario for if a test is not available. Thanksgiving 2020 is that senior living residents are able Help residents set up famto see their loved ones in per- ily video calls on Thanksson. If your community is in giving a part of the country that’s Communities should prorelatively warm in late No- vide a way for residents to vember, or if you’re bless- connect with family memed with a stretch of good bers when an in-person visit weather, you might consider isn’t possible. Even if your holding socially distanced community is allowing visits, Thanksgiving family visits you’ll likely still have resioutside. Every state has different protocols in place for visitors, and local COVID-19 incidences can vary widely within each state. If you decide it’s feasible to allow family visits in your community based on your state’s and regional circumstances, here are some general prevention best practices to follow, according to the CDC: Clearly communicate your community’s specific disease prevention policies to residents and families ahead of the visit via easily accessible digital channels, such as your website, email, or community signage. Have staff present to monitor mask wearing and social distancing during visits. Provide adequate hygiene equipment in the visitor area, such as hand sanitizer, disinfectant wipes, and no-touch trash cans. If someone tests positive An NCON Communications Publication

dents whose family members don’t intend to travel this year. Video calls are a great substitute for the real thing, and they also make it possible for residents to connect more often with loved ones who can’t easily visit. Senior living staff can schedule and manage calls at scale through a family engagement platform like Caremerge’s. To make residents’ Thanksgiving video calls feel celebratory and meaningful… • Suggest residents and family members write out what they’re thankful for this year ahead of time, which they can share over video. • Encourage them to pull out some of their favorite old photos to look at together as a family. Host a socially distanced community Thanksgiving meal Thanksgiving isn’t Thanksgiving without the food. But you’ll need to be extra-cautious about serving your stuffing and pumpkin pie this year. Once again, outdoor gatherings pose a lower transmission risk than indoor gatherings, so host your Thanksgiving meal outdoors if possible.

host a virtual arts and crafts class for residents that family members can join from home. • Share your stuffing secrets: let residents share their favorite Thanksgiving dishes online so that they can try new recipes in their own kitchens (for independent living communities). If residents don’t have acTo support social distanccess to their own cooking ing, you can also consider arrangements, you can orgablocking out several differnize a meal delivery service. ent meal times throughout This way, residents can enThanksgiving Day or weekjoy their Thanksgiving feasts end. That way residents can dine and spend time together from the comfort of their rooms while they tune in to in smaller numbers. community Zooms. Bring your community together virtually for tradi- Thanksgiving for seniors 2020: balance exciting virtions new and old The logistics of a large tual and safe in-person dining operation and oth- connection Seniors aren’t just more er in-person events during vulnerable to COVID-19. the pandemic are no doubt They’re also vulnerable to tricky, and they may simply prolonged social isolation, not be possible for many which can feel even more senior living communities pronounced on a holiday in 2020. Instead, communities can bring Thanksgiving that’s all about spending time comfort right to their resi- with people you love. There’s no one way for sedents’ rooms and host virtual nior living communities to Thanksgiving celebrations. navigate the holiday season Over a video platform like this year. Directors can start Zoom, activities directors planning virtual programcan plan a number of lively ming now while they evalThanksgiving festivities: uate how to approach visits • Watch the parade toand live events on an ongogether: hold a livestream of ing basis. the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day But there is one thing that Parade, which will be a virtucan help senior living direcal event this year. tors no matter what: hav• Say thank you: create an ing the right digital tools to online platform for residents manage and execute both to write and send thank-you virtual and in-person events. letters to staff and fellow resCaremerge’s suite of Comidents, such as Caremerge’s munity and Family EngageCommunity Engagement ment solutions can do just solution. that. • Get crafty with family:

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