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KN COVID-19 Update October 5, 2020 An Update on Our Response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19): We are committed to being vigilant, transparent, and steadfast in our efforts to preserve the health and safety of those we serve. Implementing precautions to mitigate the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) is ongoing and based on recommendations from the Minnesota Department of Health and other health agencies. We continue to review and assess our preparedness and take additional steps in all areas where we believe we can be more effective overall. While we have been aggressively implementing precautions, we are unable to completely control an infectious virus – the cause of this pandemic. An update on our various locations as of today: • Crystal Brook: No active cases. Level II visitation. • KN Care Center: No active cases. Level I visitation. • Grand Arbor: Two active cases (1 resident, 1 staff). Level I visitation. • Nelson Gables: No active cases. Level I visitation. The health and safety of those we serve as well as our staff are our highest priority. There are several qualifications and data we will need to monitor closely as it will guide us to be defined in operating as either Level I or Level II. Levels are defined as: • Level I: Visitation activities include essential care and medically necessary personnel, compassionate care visits, virtual visits, window visits, outdoor visits, and Essential Caregiver designation. • Level II: Includes all visits in Level 1 and adds in-person visits for family members and friends, beyond Essential Caregivers, based on recommendations and guidance from MDH, CDC, and CMS. These visitors can include other service providers previously determined to be non-essential such as dentists, massage therapist, etc. Level 2 is appropriate only if facility has not experienced facility-onset COVID-19 in a resident or staff within the past 28 days. The Minnesota Department of Health’s visitation criteria require us to meet all criteria, including • Case status in the long-term care facility for 28 days. • Case activity level in community (county) based on the 14-day case rate. • Adequate staffing. • Access to adequate testing. • Universal source control. • Access to adequate personal protective equipment (PPE) for staff. • Local hospital capacity. • Staff and visitor screening. The Centers for Disease Control reminds us all to implement preventive actions that can help prevent the spread of respiratory illnesses: • Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after going to the bathroom; before eating; and after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing. If soap and water are not readily available, use a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol. Always wash your hands with soap and water if your hands are visibly dirty. • Avoid close contact with people who are sick. • Stay home when you are sick, except to get medical care. • Cover your coughs and sneezes with a tissue. • Clean frequently touched surfaces and objects daily (e.g., tables, countertops, light switches, doorknobs, and cabinet handles) using a regular household detergent and water. The Minnesota Department of Health, has set up a free hotline for anyone who has questions about Coronavirus (COVID-19). Call the MDH hotline at: 1-651-201-3920. We will continue to provide updates to you to keep you informed of our ongoing work. Please note: This is a fluid situation and updates are in continuous development. Help us keep family and loved ones informed by visiting our website: https://www.knutenelson.org/covid-19-coronavirus-updates *Health agencies providing recommendations to us include the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, World Health Organization, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, local medical advisors and public health advisors among others.

Join us for Sunday Service! Leading: Pastor Michael Peterson, Chaplain Hymns: O, How I Love Jesus and Great Is Thy Faithfulness Lessons: Psalm 19 and Matthew 21:42

#MyHeart 💛💚 Knute Nelson Care Center residents gathered around the dining room windows to listen to Gabe, who stood outside with a few rain drops to play his violin for residents this week. 🥰 Take a listen as he plays and our residents sing along!

Ziggy Zaggy Ziggy Zaggy Oi Oi Oi! In Munich, Germany, Oktoberfest was canceled for the first time in 75 years, BUT residents at Grand Arbor are keeping the spirit and festivities alive and well with their own Oktoberfest! 🔨 Socially distanced Hammer-Schlagen 🍻 Sauerkraut, Sausage & Beer 🩳 Dirndls & Lederhosen 💃 Dancing to polka and doing The Chicken Dance

"One thing I love about working for Knute Nelson is that they're very family oriented..." Why work for Knute Nelson? We foster a positive, respectful culture and care about YOUR growth. Come grow with us! Check out our openings today: https://bit.ly/3n6GaD2

Outpatient therapy after a joint replacement is more than just strengthening your joint and improving mobility; it's about transforming your life. From getting back on the golf course to running around with your grandkids, outpatient therapy is a much-needed step in your recovery from a joint replacement. KNUTENELSON.ORG What Outpatient Therapy is Like at Knute Nelson :: Knute Nelson

KN COVID-19 Update: October 21, 2020 The safety and health of our residents and staff has guided our response to COVID-19. We cannot overstate our gratitude to these individuals, along with their families and the community, for helping us mitigate the spread of the virus by following the necessary precautions we’ve aggressively implemented over the past several months as directed by the Minnesota Department of Health. An update on our various locations as of today: • Care Center: No active cases. • Grand Arbor: No active cases. • Nelson Gables: No active cases. • Crystal Brook: One active resident (independent living) case. The health and safety of those we serve as well as our staff are our highest priority. This unfortunate time of separation continues to be extremely difficult for our residents and their loved ones. The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) recently updated guidance that modifies visitation options in our setting. The guidance allows for visits with residents in their rooms. However, there are specific criteria and recommendations provided by MDH, which are in alignment with recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention, that must be met to safely offer visitation with loved ones in our building. This includes but is not limited to the current status of COVID-19 in our building and in our county, as well as other clinical and safety risk factors. Specific guidelines for the new indoor visits will be communicated to residents and families within our locations. Please know that the COVID-19 virus is still being contagiously transmitted throughout our state and county. Because of that, we may need to restrict visitation again if we experience positive cases of COVID-19 in our setting or identify a broader risk of exposure both in our setting and/or the broader community. While we welcome this updated visitation guidance MDH, we are proceeding carefully as the ongoing pandemic may cause us to make changes to visitation if we identify a high risk to our residents and staff. The Centers for Disease Control reminds us all to implement preventive actions that can help prevent the spread of respiratory illnesses: • Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after going to the bathroom; before eating; and after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing. If soap and water are not readily available, use a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol. Always wash your hands with soap and water if your hands are visibly dirty. • Avoid close contact with people who are sick. • Stay home when you are sick, except to get medical care. • Cover your coughs and sneezes with a tissue. • Clean frequently touched surfaces and objects daily (e.g., tables, countertops, light switches, doorknobs, and cabinet handles) using a regular household detergent and water. The Minnesota Department of Health, has set up a free hotline for anyone who has questions about Coronavirus (COVID-19). Call the MDH hotline at: 1-651-201-3920. We will continue to provide updates to you to keep you informed of our ongoing work. Please note: This is a fluid situation and updates are in continuous development. Help us keep family and loved ones informed by visiting our website: http://pelicanvalleyseniorliving.org/coronavirus/ or visiting our secured resident and family website portal: https://www.knutenelson.org/covid-19-communication-pelican-valley-senior-living *Health agencies providing recommendations to us include the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, World Health Organization, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, local medical advisors and public health advisors among others.

"It got to the point where I needed to look into more care... so I got connected with probably the nicest people I've ever met in my life." – J.P. Whalen J.P., a retired psychologist and Knute Nelson Hospice patient, lives with ALS. As the disease progressed through the years he became dependent on others for his activities, eventually leading him to Knute Nelson. “After we interviewed, we were looking forward to it! It’s a great fit. We interviewed another agency, but it just didn’t feel right.” Learn more about Knute Nelson Hospice: https://bit.ly/30YKDhC

Hey! We know that guy 😉 Congrats, Mark! United Way of Douglas & Pope Counties October 20 at 9:49 AM · New Masked Board Member! Any idea on who it is? Share with your friends and let us know your guesses in the comments!

Did you know your gut microbiome can predict your age within years? For those who don’t like to reveal their age, don’t panic just yet! The gut may be an excellent biological clock, but the real takeaway is your microbiome changes as you age – affecting your digestion and immune health. KNUTENELSON.ORG Effects of Aging on Gut Health | Knute Nelson

With the Knute Advantage, we are here to help answer your questions. Check out some signs that may indicate it’s time to get help for a loved one. As an expert in the field of aging services, Knute Nelson's Care Transition Coordinator can help you find the care and support you or your loved one need. Our full family of aging services is designed to serve you during every step in your unique journey. #CommonCareQuestions For more information, visit: https://bit.ly/3lQXo5X

This week is National Healthcare Quality Week! This week we acknowledge the progress made by healthcare and quality professionals toward improving patient outcomes, and to prepare ourselves for the many challenges and opportunities that lie ahead. Quality has taken center stage and more healthcare professionals are being called upon to do this critical work. To learn more, visit: https://nahq.org/ NAHQ.ORG Home

Join us for Sunday Service! Leading: Pastor Michael Peterson, Chaplain Hymns: God of Our Founders and Because He Lives Lessons: Psalm 123 and Matthew 25:20-21, 29

November 13th, 2020 An Update on Our Response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19): The health and safety of our staff and the individuals we serve has guided our response to COVID-19 and remains our highest priority. We are committed to being vigilant, transparent, and steadfast in our efforts. While we have been aggressively implementing precautions, we are unable to completely control an infectious virus – the cause of this pandemic. An update on our various locations as of today: • Care Center: No active cases. • Grand Arbor: Six active cases (3 staff, 3 independent living residents). • Nelson Gables: No active cases. • Crystal Brook: One active case (resident). Due to a continued increase in COVID-19 cases in the counties we serve, we are conducting facility-wide testing each week in our buildings. We continue to follow all recommended guidance from the Minnesota Department of Health to protect our residents and staff form this virus and are taking every action possible to prevent it from spreading in our setting and the broader community. We want to take this opportunity to thank our residents, families and staff for continued patience and understanding as we continuously adapt to the ever-changing situation that we all find ourselves in during this pandemic. The Minnesota Department of Health, has set up a free hotline for anyone who has questions about Coronavirus (COVID-19). Call the MDH hotline at: 1-651-201-3920. We will continue to provide updates to you to keep you informed of our ongoing work. Please note: This is a fluid situation and updates are in continuous development. Help us keep family and loved ones informed by visiting our website: https://www.knutenelson.org/covid-19-coronavirus-updates *Health agencies providing recommendations to us include the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, World Health Organization, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, local medical advisors and public health advisors among others.

"How do I know if my parents need independent or assisted living?" Our Care Transition Coordinator, Cyndi, answers your most common questions about caring for aging adults. Trust the aging care experts at Knute Nelson to help you navigate your health care options and find the care level that best meets your unique needs. To learn more about the right care for you or a loved one, visit: https://www.knutenelson.org/knute-advantage

Crystal Brook celebrated Veterans Day in style with decorated doors, pins, and a steak dinner for our vets! We are proud of our Vets! Thank you for your service! 🇺🇸

Its a patriotic day at Grand Arbor! From patriotic trivia to our local Dairy Queen donating blizzards to all of our Veterans! Thank you to our Veterans. We will never forget.

At Knute Nelson, we are proud to be a Level 3 partner of We Honor Veterans, where we have the ability to provide specialized care that veterans require. Learn more about our We Honor Veterans program. https://www.knutenelson.org/blog/we-honor-veterans-program Hospice Care for Veterans | Knute Nelson At Knute Nelson, we support veterans and strive to give them the senior care they deserve. Learn more about our We Honor Veterans program today. Hospice Care for Veterans | Knute Nelson At Knute Nelson, we support veterans and strive to give them the senior care they deserve. Learn more about our We Honor Veterans program today. See more at knutenelson.org

A return to BINGO! Grand Arbor residents got back to a normal (slightly competitive) past time this week! 🥳 #B3

You heard it here first from our very own Knutesetawny Knute and Pastor Michael! Michael Peterson February 2 at 12:41 PM · Knutesetawny Knute did not see his shadow today, here at Knute Nelson in Alexandria, MN!

Independent living apartments may be the perfect match for you! Is now a smart time to move? We’re all concerned about our health and safety. We take health risks seriously. That’s why we follow the Minnesota Department of Health’s recommendations and guidance. Keeping residents safe is our number one priority. Check out Independent Living options to fit your wants and needs in your new home: https://www.knutenelson.org/independent-living

Join us for Sunday Service! Leading: Pastor Michael Peterson, Chaplain Lessons: Hebrews 2:14-18, Luke 2:22-40 Hymns: I Love To Tell the Story, O For a Thousand Tongues

In the new year, what are your personal resolutions and goals? One of them may be to live more of your life the way you truly want in your home where you’re most comfortable. This can be challenging as you get older or recover from an illness or surgery. Fortunately, technology has come a long way in making aging in your home safer. In-home care technology services offered by Knute Nelson support your independence by helping you live in your home safely and comfortably. KNUTENELSON.ORG Aging at Home with Home Care Technology | Knute Nelson

When Samantha Lindquist lost her arm and broke her right hip in a tractor rollover accident, she needed to learn how to navigate life in a new way. Therapy would take time and it would be tough, but doing it correctly would make sure she is set for the long-term of living with her new lifestyle. Check out more of how Knute Nelson Home Care can help you get back on your feet and back to what you love, no matter what age you are: https://bit.ly/3ctm2Z3 KNUTENELSON.ORG Home Care | Knute Nelson