As we practice social distancing in The Mayflower Community (Grinnell IA), residents and staff have found new ways to share their gifts. Jean Libbey, Mayflower Harwich Terrace resident, performs a cello recital in her driveway for other residents. Beautiful day and beautiful music. Meanwhile, Mayflower Health Center staff members share greetings and recommendations for coping…
Even though The Mayflower Community currently has adequate supplies of personal protective equipment (PPE) on hand, we are anticipating potential shortages as the COVID-19 pandemic grows in Poweshiek County. Fortunately, for a number of years, we have maintained a store of supplies and foodstuffs for the event of an emergency. Now, we are facing that…
Even though we are observing physical distancing, The Mayflower Community Health Center and Beebe Assisted Living residents can still party! As you can see from these photos, we celebrated special occasions. That Grinnell stalwart, Art Heimann, observed his 98th birthday last Wednesday. Before the onset of the pandemic, 23 members of his family had planned…
You may have seen postings or stories about teddy bears in Grinnell home windows. Here is some information from Mayflower Harwich Terrace patio home resident, D’Ann Kelty about this growing phenomena. Recently, “…I heard a new term on the radio. Rather than concentrate on “social distancing,” the person said we might try “distant socializing.” Later…
Staying at home…It’s difficult. But, we all know how important it is. For residents of The Mayflower Community’s Health Center and Beebe Assisted Living homes, it is even more of a challenge as we have restricted visitors and are doing meals in separate apartments and suites, except for special circumstances. To help lighten this burden,…
Things have certainly changed in The Mayflower Community over the last few weeks. As the result of COVID-19 precautions, we have instituted social distancing and have complied with directives from the Iowa Governor. The staff has spent many hours in enhanced safety and disinfecting work, in education and information-gathering, and in discussing what we can…
By Jordan Finch-Smith, DPT and Brittany Sleeuwenhoek, OTR/L Total Rehab Orthopedic & Sports Specialist The Mayflower Community Total Rehab and The Mayflower Community, both of Grinnell encourage all residents to REMAIN ACTIVE during the COVID-19 pandemic. Inactivity leads to decreased immunity and muscle breakdown and it can negatively affect your mental wellbeing! Total Rehab is…
Recently, senior staff of The Mayflower Community met with City of Grinnell Mayor Dan Agnew and City Manager, Russ Behrens to discuss issues affecting the 70-year old senior living and healthcare community. With over 175 residents, the Mayflower is situation on the south edge of downtown Grinnell. Various projects underway at the City have direct…
By Meredith Crow, MA, RD, LD Wash Your Hands: • Soap & Water for at least 20 seconds • Before Every Meal, Snack, or Nibble Drink Water: • Minimum Requirements: 64 ounces daily • Many People Require more than 64 Eat the Rainbow: • Focus on Fruits & Vegetables • Variety of Color is Key:…
Fortunately, there have been no diagnosed cases of COVID-19 (“coronavirus”) in Grinnell. As of Saturday (March 14th), a case was identified as close as Dallas County, just on the other side of Des Moines. The Mayflower Community is not waiting for the pandemic to reach our city. We are in taking extreme measures to be…