How AmoryCare is keeping Clients safe During the COVID-19 pandemic

With the threat of COVID-19 looming over our local community, New Jersey families are focused on protecting their loved ones. Because nothing is more important than the health and wellness of our clients and caregivers, we want to assure you that Amorycare Home Care is taking every precaution and we are staying up to date on the constantly changing information surrounding COVID-19.

The end goal is to keep clients, caregivers, and staff safe and healthy.

What is AmoryCare doing to stay on top of the COVID-19 pandemic?

Our Rapid Response Team is constantly updating protocols and communicating best practices to our caregivers, often to help keep our senior clients safe at home.

As this is a rapidly evolving situation, we are As soon as updated information becomes available, we ensure that all offices are aware. Griswold offices are also adhering to recommendations from the CDC to prevent the spread of the virus.

AmoryCare is closely monitoring both theCenters for Disease Control and Prevention(CDC) andWorld Health Organization’s(WHO) websites, as well as state and local government departments for live and up-to-date guidance and the newest knowledge related to COVID-19.

It is of our highest priority to arm our caregivers with the most up-to-date and critical information regarding COVID-19.

Through our caregiver app, our Client Care Team is notified.

How are we keeping clients and caregivers safe at home?

We have taken several proactive steps to ensure the safety of our clients and caregivers through provide supplemental training including:

• Personal protective equipment (PPE) use (masks, gloves, etc.)

• Blood-borne pathogen standards and safety protocols

• Coronavirus overview from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

• Reviewing policies and procedures that address staying home when sick and reporting illness

• Preparing our offices for possible closures or work from home situations

• Informing caregivers of what to do if they have been exposed to someone sent for testing or waiting for results, or who tests positive for COVID-19

• Providing updated information on the pandemic as it becomes available

• Checking in with quarantined clients that are at high risk for social isolation

• Informing Caregivers and staff of available training to combat the spread of COVID-19

  • Hand hygiene standards

The CDC reports that the average COVID-19 symptoms are fever, cough, and shortness of breath. They could appear anywhere from 2-14 days after coming in contact with the illness. Those who are at a higher risk for developing severe illness from COVID-19 include the elderly and anyone of any age who has a serious underlying medical condition.

Key Wellness Tips for New Jersey Families

The professionals at Amorycare of New Jersey have developed senior care wellness tips for our caregivers to follow, as well as families to learn from.

1. Prioritize personal care: Research shows that good hygiene practices diminish the chance of contracting illnesses. Some of the many practices to stay on top of include handwashing, changing clothes, brushing teeth, and bathing. One of our caregivers specializing in personal care can help your loved one practice good hygiene practices such as these.

2. Practice social distancing: The CDC reports that one of the most common ways that COVID-19 spreads is from person-to-person. For example, if an infected person coughs or sneezes, it can infect another person lying six-feet-away or less. As a result, your loved one should practice social distancing to diminish the chance of contracting the illness. To help your loved one stay at home, our caregivers can perform important tasks such as grocery shopping and picking up medication.

3. Keep the home clean: Depending on the surface, COVID-19 can linger on it for up to three days. It’s important to keep surfaces disinfected, especially those that are touched frequently. An Angel companion can help your loved one keep on top of the housekeeping and ensure that everything stays clean.

How Amorycare Caregivers Can Keep You Safe

At Amorycare of New Jersey, our goal remains the same: to provide local seniors with senior care that keeps them safe, comfortable, and independent. Along with the daily living activities we assist with, we also include other specialized services to cater to other health and wellness needs your loved one may have. Those senior care services include personal care, companion care, and dementia care.

Want to learn more about how our senior care can help your family? Contact our offices today; we would be happy to answer any of your questions.