Randolph County Senior Center’s Response to Covid-19:
March 25, 2020 Update
All sites of the Randolph County Senior Center are providing vital services to our Seniors. However, information provided by the CDC tells us that seniors and those with chronic conditions are most significantly impacted by exposure to Covid-19. In light of those concerns and after discussion with our state and federal partners, we have decided to take reasonable action to reduce the risk of exposure to our senior friends. Therefore, until further notice, all non-essential activities at all Randolph County Senior Center sites are suspended.
Our Nutrition program will continue to operate, but our dining rooms are closed.
FREE LUNCH FRIDAY IS CANCELLED – PLEASE SEE INFORMATION BELOW ON HOW TO PICK UP A MEAL IF YOU NEED ONE.
Home Delivered meal clients should see absolutely no change in their scheduled deliveries at this time. We have or will be delivering those clients shelf stable meals (like we do in anticipation of bad weather in the winter) just in case a disruption of service occurs in the future.
Our dining rooms are closed, but meals are available on a take-out/drive through basis at our Mill Creek, Harman, and Elkins sites. Just drive up to the front door at Mill Creek or Harman, or to the alley side door (there are lots of signs to direct you) at the Elkins site. All Elkins Manor Nutrition Site participants will have their meal delivered to their apartment because we don’t want you to stand in line with a large number of people to pick up your meal.
Our In-Home Care programs will continue as scheduled as well. Our workers are well trained to follow universal precautions, and we are asking them all to be especially vigilant. We are asking staff and clients alike to inform our office if you are feeling ill to prevent the potential spread of Covid-19 or other illnesses.
In-Home care staff can feel free to drop off necessary paperwork in the secure dropbox outside the office if you do not need to pick up supplies to reduce exposure. As we have advised, both in-home workers and clients should call the office immediately to report if they are sick.
Country Roads Transit in Randolph and Upshur Counties will be limiting our service to DEMAND RESPONSE ONLY AND FOR ESSENTIAL TRIPS ONLY. We are asking our riders to limit their rides to essential purposes only in an effort to minimize exposure to illnesses for yourself and others. We will be scheduling rides for the following purposes only: for medically necessary appointments, pharmacy/prescription pick ups, or to secure essential groceries.
Our SHIP (Medicare Navigation) Counselors are still keeping their appointments. However, staff will be calling in advance of your appointment to see if they can provide your assistance via telephone. They can usually do so easily, and we ask that you be open to that idea.
We will still be here to answer questions, so give us a call if you need something.
Cancellations:
AARP has cancelled all remaining tax preparation appointments for this year.
At this time, there is no plan to reschedule. However, if and when that changes, we will call everyone whose appointments were cancelled.
All classes including Tai Chi, Exercise for Arthritis, Yoga, Dulcimer, Guitar, Crochet/Knitting are cancelled.
All individual games and activities such as card games, mahjong, puzzles, coloring, billiards, book club, (and any other activity we have failed to list) are cancelled.
FREE LUNCH FRIDAY IS CANCELLED WHILE OUR DINING ROOMS ARE CLOSED.
Our goal is to prevent or at least lessen the spread of Covid-19. Our hope is that taking these reasonable precautions will help us do that and protect you, our RCSC/CRT family. Again, as elders of our families and community we urge you to set a good example for others who look to you for guidance and reassurance. Keep yourself informed, be smart and follow guidance from the CDC on staying away from crowds, washing your hands, etc. We will get through this together, folks!
