​The COVID-19 pandemic has thrown a wrench in most people’s plans for 2020. If you were thinking of a move to a senior living community like Martin Luther Campus prior to the pandemic, you might be trying to decide if it’s still a good idea. Since the beginning of the year, we’ve learned a lot about infection prevention and protocols to reduce the risk for older adults living in our communities. We’re seeing an infection rate that is lower than our state’s average. And, we’re hearing from our new residents the reasons why they’ve decided to make a move (and the reasons they feel good about their decision).

1. If you know where you want to be, now is your time! Chances are you can get into your desired community and your dream apartment layout might be available.
2. You can avoid the grocery store and the added burden of meal planning and household chores by taking advantage of the meal service and housekeeping included in your monthly rent.
3. Say “goodbye” to the hassles of home maintenance and shoveling during our Midwest winters. When visits from family members or service providers are difficult because of shelter in place orders or severe weather, you won’t be stuck with challenging home repairs or lawn care on your own.
4. We’re not the Geek Squad, but our reception desk and onsite team can help you with using technology to connect with family & friends.
5. When making health care appointments gets more difficult, you’ll enjoy the ease of access to health care and health care coordination from our onsite care team and partners.
6. Get peace of mind with daily wellness checks and 24/7 staffing in case of emergencies.
7. Enjoy our community amenities and beautiful residential location such as the beauty salon, spacious dining room with wrap-around fireplace, and lovely views of the nearby woods and wildlife. We also offer spiritual services in our on-site chapel and individualized care by our Chaplain team committed to supporting each resident's desired faith journey.  
8. You’re surrounded by a trained team following detailed safety precautions including: daily sanitizing protocols, visitor and staff screening, and immediate access to an ample supply of protective equipmen[email protected]t.
9. You can beat the boredom of being at home alone by adding some structure to your day with scheduled virtual and in-person activities in a senior living community.
10. The reasons you were considering making a move prior to the pandemic are still just as important as they were before it started.
    
    

Want to learn more?
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Contact Amy for details.
952-948-5167 or [email protected]

Honorary Family: To my Meadow Woods residents...
by Ninah, Home Health Aide at Meadow Woods Assisted Living

~The reasons I awake before the cock crows or the sunrise, 
~Learning something new each day from the experienced and wise 
~Never a dull moment; each one keeps me on my toes 
~The smiles, thank you’s, treats, stories and more, I greatly appreciate all of those. 
~It’s the little things that matter and they play such a big part 
~Whether we are near or far, together or not, you all will always hold a special place in my heart! 
Thank you for allowing me to take care of you.


About Ninah:
Ninah is a Home Health Aide at Meadow Woods Assisted Living. When we learned she had a secret love for writing poetry, we asked her to consider sharing a sample of her work. She graciously agreed to share this poem with us, and you. We could not think of a better example of her talent and her kind heart. 

Thank you, Ninah, for being such a special member of the Meadow Woods Family.