Coronavirus and Seniors: A Message from our CEO & Co-founder

March 12, 2020

Dear friends, family and colleagues,

I’m writing to you as the CEO and co-founder of Seniorly.com, the father of three children, and the grandson of two grandmothers currently in assisted living communities here in Northern California. The Coronavirus (COVID-19) is top of everyone’s mind, including mine.  I’m seeing first hand how this is impacting senior living communities across the country, at both a professional and personal level.  The 24-hour news cycle is trying to keep up to date with the ever-evolving global situation.  Admittedly, it’s unfolding at an unprecedented and dizzying pace.  For me, knowledge is power.  So, I’m sharing with you just a few of the trusted resources I’ve been relying upon to make sound decisions for customers, employees, my colleagues and my family.

• The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has the most comprehensive and up to the minute medical information:  https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html
• The World Health Organization (WHO) provides updates from around the globe:  https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019
• Atria Senior Living, one of the largest senior living providers in the United States, has this comprehensive response directly related to their residents and the concerns of families with loved ones in senior living communities:  https://www.atriaseniorliving.com/covid-19-coronavirus-preparedness/
• The Governor of Washington State, Jay Inslee, has released these practices and standards now required at all communities in the Evergreen State:  https://www.governor.wa.gov/news-media/inslee-issues-new-rules-protect-older-adults-nursing-homes-living-facilities
• Alzheimers LA has these recommendations for taking care of yourself and your loved ones:  https://www.alzheimersla.org/blog-coronavirus/
• Tender Rose, dementia care specialists here in Northern California, have just released their guidelines for protecting their clients and employees:  https://www.tenderrose.com/covid-19-protecting-our-clients-and-employees
• Argentum published this preparation and response toolkit:  https://www.argentum.org/coronavirustoolkit/

My team is with you during good times and challenging times. We wish you and your loved ones good health during this extraordinary time. 

Sincerely,

Arthur Bretschneider

CEO & co-founder

Seniorly.com

The Seniorly team is continuing to gather useful resources every day. Here are more helpful links regarding the Coronavirus and Seniors.