Dear Tenants, March 17, 2020
Today marks the first positive COVID-19 case in Oneida County as announced by County Executive Anthony Picente. However, the good news is that this person returned from traveling abroad on March 12th and was in quarantine immediately on March 13th. With that being said, The Community at Sunset Wood will continue taking the same precautions:
- The urge to suspend non-medical guests is still in effect until further notice
- The federal government, state governments and Sunset Wood all urge that you stay home as seniors are more prone to contracting the virus from someone in the community
- Transportation will no longer service non-emergency appointments – this means if you have a scheduled doctor’s appointment you should call your medical provider prior to see if it is necessary
- Housekeeping will be cleaning & disinfecting the building seven (7) days per week
- Dinners will be sent up to you until further notice – please call the kitchen (315) 796-5141 to place your order
- We will do our best to send up surprise lunches as well
In the midst of closures throughout New York State, grocery stores and gas stations will still be open. With that being said, we will still be providing dairy orders and rides to the store as necessary. Certain grocery store establishments, like Chanatry’s (opens at 7:00 am) and Dollar General (opens at 8:00 am), are implementing a “Senior Only” shopping hour when they open. Therefore, if you are going out to shop, go right when the store opens. If you are running short on essential supplies, please call Jennifer ahead of time prior to running out completely.
The federal government announced today, March 17th, that ALL Medicare patients will be urged to utilize telehealth options at no extra charge – this means Medicare will cover these expenses. These are for ALL MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS, therefore you should call your provider prior to visiting in order to seek their recommendation on whether telehealth will work for your needs. For questions on your coverage please call 1 (800) MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227).
In times such as this, we need to stick together and have faith. Our Chaplain, Pastor Elizabeth Smith, will be providing us with uplifting messages as much as she can. In addition, if you would like to be in contact with Pastor Elizabeth, her cell phone number is (315) 723-1345.
“Be strong and courageous do not be afraid, do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:9
We are still dedicated to continue our mission of enabling our tenants to live in a secure community that enhances the quality of life.
Respectfully,
Dominick M. Manfredo
Executive Director / CEO