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Read about medical tips on our Health Page: Click Here
Take a look back with our pictures from "Down Memory Lane" on our Culture page: Click here
Read about all the events happening around the Tri-States: Click Here
Get a Laugh from our Comics and Games on our Activities Page: Click Here
Take a look back with our pictures from "Down Memory Lane" on our Culture page: Click here
Read about all the events happening around the Tri-States: Click Here
Get a Laugh from our Comics and Games on our Activities Page: Click Here
What Counts as
We Seek Safe, Healthy Housing?
by Karen Zeckser, Mount Pleasant Home
Mount Pleasant Home is, locally, the best kept secret. Located right in the center of town, it stands as a unique residence for those who might otherwise have few supports as their families move away, mobility might be compromised, or finances have become more and more fragile.
What will individuals find if they browse around MPH any day of the week? They’ll discover its friendly atmosphere; its large green campus with places to gather. Visitors will notice the family style living where residents enjoy 3 meals a day, freshly prepared, of good variety, and healthy.
Current residents had many spontaneous, positive comments when recently asked: “What brought you here and what keeps you here? What is working for you? Several residents stated quickly: “Everything!” They like that they need not worry about cleaning or laundry, grocery shopping, or cooking. And yet, all of those needs are fulfilled by a very friendly and competent staff. Everyone is connected, residents and staff.
Many spoke to the environment and atmosphere being friendly and warm. There is privacy with community. Most shared that they prefer eating in common rather than alone in an apartment by themselves. Building community through the common spaces, dining and living rooms, activity and computer rooms, helps people be connected and share common interests.
Many participate in the activities: they take walks, play cards, go to plays, shop or see movies together. The companionship helps those who are otherwise alone, build friendships and have people who care and know them.
Finally, MPH strives to stay affordable. The Board works to get grants for projects for updating and renovating facilities that are 150 years young. Our Administrator assists individuals with a financial package that is sustainable not just for this month but for the long haul. Anyone with interest in learning more about MPH, is invited to “Come and See.” We enjoy giving tours and in spreading the word: MPH is the best kept secret!
What will individuals find if they browse around MPH any day of the week? They’ll discover its friendly atmosphere; its large green campus with places to gather. Visitors will notice the family style living where residents enjoy 3 meals a day, freshly prepared, of good variety, and healthy.
Current residents had many spontaneous, positive comments when recently asked: “What brought you here and what keeps you here? What is working for you? Several residents stated quickly: “Everything!” They like that they need not worry about cleaning or laundry, grocery shopping, or cooking. And yet, all of those needs are fulfilled by a very friendly and competent staff. Everyone is connected, residents and staff.
Many spoke to the environment and atmosphere being friendly and warm. There is privacy with community. Most shared that they prefer eating in common rather than alone in an apartment by themselves. Building community through the common spaces, dining and living rooms, activity and computer rooms, helps people be connected and share common interests.
Many participate in the activities: they take walks, play cards, go to plays, shop or see movies together. The companionship helps those who are otherwise alone, build friendships and have people who care and know them.
Finally, MPH strives to stay affordable. The Board works to get grants for projects for updating and renovating facilities that are 150 years young. Our Administrator assists individuals with a financial package that is sustainable not just for this month but for the long haul. Anyone with interest in learning more about MPH, is invited to “Come and See.” We enjoy giving tours and in spreading the word: MPH is the best kept secret!
Home of the Friendless
(Mount Pleasant Home) ©1907 by F.L Egelhof.
Photo courtesy of the Center for Dubuque History.
(Mount Pleasant Home) ©1907 by F.L Egelhof.
Photo courtesy of the Center for Dubuque History.
Dealing with Covid ... again
Here we go again. Not to be an alarmist, but Covid never did go away. It’s been creeping around, changing its composition, infecting people, staying one step ahead of medicine every step of the way. And now it’s surging again, with the biggest rate of positive cases since January 2022.
So says the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. They’ve been testing wastewater, since that’s the one real and true method of detecting illnesses in the community. (When people test at home, the authorities never hear about those cases.) The CDC has been surprised because Covid has been worse this summer than last, calling this surge “very high” in most states and “high” in a dozen more.
And now with fall and winter on its way, we need to gear up and be ready to stay safe, again.
In case you’ve forgotten:
Wash your hands with antibacterial soap. That has to be the best method of keeping the germs out of your body. Plus, carry a tiny bottle of hand sanitizer in your pocket or purse and use it on grocery store cart handles.
Wear a mask when you’re out in public places. Yes, I know, you’ll probably be the only one in the store with a mask right now, but remember that the Environmental Protection Agency says Covid particles can hang in the air for hours and transmit from person to person over 6 feet apart. Buy a box of masks if you don’t have plenty.
Consider signing up for grocery delivery if they have it in your area. If not, and if you must shop, try to avoid crowds and busy shopping times.
Use a sanitizing hand wipe to frequently clean your doorknobs, computer mouse, key fobs, remote controls and car steering wheel.
By the time you read this, yet another vaccine booster should be out. Decide with your doctor if you should have that.
© 2024 King Features Synd., Inc.
So says the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. They’ve been testing wastewater, since that’s the one real and true method of detecting illnesses in the community. (When people test at home, the authorities never hear about those cases.) The CDC has been surprised because Covid has been worse this summer than last, calling this surge “very high” in most states and “high” in a dozen more.
And now with fall and winter on its way, we need to gear up and be ready to stay safe, again.
In case you’ve forgotten:
Wash your hands with antibacterial soap. That has to be the best method of keeping the germs out of your body. Plus, carry a tiny bottle of hand sanitizer in your pocket or purse and use it on grocery store cart handles.
Wear a mask when you’re out in public places. Yes, I know, you’ll probably be the only one in the store with a mask right now, but remember that the Environmental Protection Agency says Covid particles can hang in the air for hours and transmit from person to person over 6 feet apart. Buy a box of masks if you don’t have plenty.
Consider signing up for grocery delivery if they have it in your area. If not, and if you must shop, try to avoid crowds and busy shopping times.
Use a sanitizing hand wipe to frequently clean your doorknobs, computer mouse, key fobs, remote controls and car steering wheel.
By the time you read this, yet another vaccine booster should be out. Decide with your doctor if you should have that.
© 2024 King Features Synd., Inc.
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