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March 9, 2022 COVID-19 rates continue to subside throughout the country and our community. As of this date, we do not have any positive resident or employee cases within the VMP community. With the CMS COVID-19 Vaccination mandate in effect, we have transitioned to conduct employee testing of only exempt employees weekly. If a positive […]
Join VMP on Wednesday, March 16th for a free wellness seminar. Learn about mood disorders, elements that affect your mood, and how food and mood connect. We will discuss how exercise and physical activity can impact your frame of mind. As well as tips and tricks on how to stay healthy and active. Seating is […]
February 18, 2022 We are cautiously optimistic here at VMP as we watch the COVID-19 rates subside throughout the country and our community. As of this date, we do not have any positive resident cases within the VMP community. We continue to conduct employee testing twice a week. If a positive test results, we conduct […]
Singing Valentines Would you like to let your loved one know you’re thinking about them on Valentine’s Day? Consider sending them a Singing Valentine from VMP Activities! Singing Valentine’s will be delivered to staff, resident’s and family present at VMP on Monday, February 14th. Visit VMP and fill out the order form at the Palmer […]
January 20, 2022 VMP continues to feel the challenges of Omicron along with the rest of the country. We are in an outbreak status throughout Maplewood Health Center and Palmer House Assisted Living. This includes both positive cases and exposure. All affected residents, their family and employees are being notified and will follow all privacy […]
Today is Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. On this National Holiday- we celebrate the life and achievements of one of the most prolific leaders of the civil rights movement. We recognize today as a day of service- which all of you demonstrate by providing quality care to our residents, our volunteers and to each other. […]
December 29, 2021 As 2021 comes to a close we must inform you that as of this date we are in an outbreak status throughout Maplewood Health Center and Palmer House. This includes both positive cases and exposure. All affected residents, their family and employees are being notified and will follow all privacy and quarantine […]
December 28, 2021 We know how important holiday traditions are for you and your loved ones. Unfortunately, as of this date we are experiencing an outbreak throughout Maplewood Health Center. This includes both positive cases and exposure. All affected residents, their family and employees are being notified and will follow all privacy and quarantine requirements. […]
The Village Voice is a bi-annual newsletter published by VMP Healthcare & Community Living. This newsletter begins with a message from our President/CEO and a Foundation update on projects we’ve been working on. From there it discusses our Be a Light Resource Series and other community connections. Lastly, it highlights our Maplewood Milestones and fundraising […]
December 17, 2021 We know how important holiday traditions are for you and your loved ones. Unfortunately, as of this date we are experiencing an outbreak in our Maplewood Health Center. This includes both positive cases and exposure. Currently, it is limited to the second floor units. All affected residents, their family and employees are […]
December 1, 2021 We know how important holiday traditions are for you and your loved ones. Below we would like to provide you our guidelines for this upcoming holiday season following the guidance from the CDC and CMS. There are several ways to enjoy holiday traditions and protect your health. Because many generations tend to […]
November 5, 2021 Yesterday, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid (CMS) issued the emergency regulation requiring COVID-19 Vaccination for health care workers. The guidelines issued in this regulation require that all eligible health care employees receive at least their first dose of a two-dose COVID-19 vaccine or a one-dose COVID-19 vaccine by December 5, 2021. […]
Join us on Tuesday, November 9th from 1:30-2:30pm to learn all about Senior Scams and how to protect yourself or your loved one. Caring with Honor’s speaker Mike Scasny will be presenting on a multitude of topics including: Types of Scams, How to Identify a Scam, The Three C’s, and How to Avoid Scammers. Everyone […]
October 25, 2021 At VMP, the health and safety of our residents, families, and employees is our top priority. We have appreciated your support and compassion as we navigate the impact of the resurgence of the Coronavirus pandemic. We continue to see high COVID-19 rates across the country. As a result, we have been engaged […]
VMP is excited for the return of our Harvest & Luminary Festival! Join us October 14th from 4:00-7:30 pm for fun, food, games, music, and light! Enjoy the brilliant display of hundreds of handcrafted luminaries & craft one yourself! Experience how the glowing lights brighten hearts and raise spirits of our community! For more information, […]
VMP Foundation, the charitable arm of VMP Healthcare & Community Living, is pleased to announce that we will be arranging a 50/50 Raffle starting October 7th through November 19th. The winning ticket will be randomly chosen November 19th with contact being made after the drawing. We are hopeful this will be one of the most […]
September 28, 2021 At VMP, the health and safety of our residents, families, and employees is our top priority. We have appreciated your support and compassion as we navigate the impact of the resurgence of the Coronavirus pandemic. We continue to see high COVID-19 rates across the country. As a result, we have been […]
Friday, September 17th, 10am-12:30pm Residents, family, friends, and staff are invited to walk around the VMP block at their leisure! Join us anytime from 10:00am-12:30pm to walk, walk, walk! Whether you walk the mile around campus or take shortcuts on VMP sidewalks, you are still supporting Team VMPcares and the Alzheimer’s Association in the fight […]
August 26, 2021 Dear Families and Friends of VMP Healthcare & Community Living, At VMP, the health and safety of our residents, families, and employees is our top priority. We have appreciated your support and compassion as we navigate the impact of the resurgence of the Coronavirus pandemic. We are writing to provide an update […]
VMP’s Be a Light Resource Series will be hosting Effective Communication presented by the Alzheimer’s Association. Explore ways that Alzheimer’s and other dementias affect an individual’s ability to communicate across different stages. Through this free program, learn tips to better communicate with people affected by the disease. Join VMP Wednesday, August 25th from 1:30-2:30pm at […]
August 18, 2021 The Delta variant of COVID-19 continues to climb across the country. The positivity rate in Milwaukee County has exceeded 10% which now means that employees are required to test for COVID-19 two times per week. Currently we do not have any positive cases within our community. If that changes, we will […]
Today we hosted our 2nd Annual Corn for a Cause Fundraiser. We partnered with Badger Corn to raise money for the Alzheimer’s Association. It was a beautiful sunny day to have community members, staff, and residents enjoy a fresh cob of corn! With three flavors, Buttered Corn on the Cob, Mexican Street Corn, and Corn […]
In collaboration with VMP’s Art and Recreation Therapists, Palmer House and Maplewood Artists painted Iris Gardens using watercolors. Their beautiful artwork has been turned into greeting cards. This year they chose to paint Iris Gardens because of what the purple Iris symbolizes to Alzheimer’s. Purple is the signature color of Alzheimer’s because of the combining […]
July 29, 2021 The heat of summer can be inviting, however the recent COVID-19 forecast is rather dismal. The positivity rate has tripled in Milwaukee County since the beginning of the month. This increase has impacted our community as well. Today we had a Maplewood employee test positive. We have begun contact tracing and any […]
July 20, 2021 Summer has brought renewed optimism around COVID-19, however we continue to watch and follow guidelines established by CMS and CDC. While our county rate has been below 5%, we are seeing a slight uptick recently so our Covid-19 Committee will continue to monitor this and provide updates to residents, families and employees […]
VMP Healthcare & Community Living held its first fundraiser for the Alzheimer’s Association — Popcorn for a Purpose. Our generous community donated over $400 for the association. We are very thankful for everyone that participated in this purposeful (and delicious) event. VMP would also like to extend a huge thank you to Tri City National […]
June 28, 2021 While the mask mandate may have expired across the state, at VMP we are continuing to follow the CMS and CDC recommendations which includes residents, employees and visitors wearing masks when out of their room or apartment. Our Covid-19 Committee is reviews these guidelines weekly and will provide updates to residents, […]
We miss you! Join us for an in-person educational program Wednesday, June 23rd from 2:00-3:00pm. The COVID-19 pandemic has left many people feeling isolated, bereaved, and overwhelmed — all potential risk factors for depression. Thankfully these risk factors can be mitigated with the right resources and appropriate support. Please join VITAS Healthcare, the nation’s leading […]
May 21, 2021 We continue to monitor the updates from CMS and CDC. Our Covid-19 Committee is thoroughly reviewing these and will provide updates to residents, families and employees as appropriate. Visitation continues under the following Core Principles of Covid-19 Infection Prevention: Each visitor must sign into the kiosks in Maplewood or Palmer House lobby, […]
Dear Faith Community: Grace and peace to you this Easter Season! I write this with the hope of connecting with you and the people of your congregation more intentionally around Clinic Pastoral Education (CPE). CPE is an educational program and internship for ministry, in which students gain valuable experiences serving in pastoral care. Students learn […]
Held annually since 1967 National Nursing Home Week is one of the largest events in the skilled nursing communities. Starting on the second Sunday of May, National Nursing Home Week celebrates skilled nursing communities across the country and the hard work and dedication of staff. This year VMP is honoring the commitment and enthusiasm of […]
April 28, 2021 We appreciate everyone’s cooperation and patience with our visitation policy. CMS and CDC released some modifications to the Covid-19 dining and visitation guidelines this week. Our Covid-19 Committee is thoroughly reviewing these and will provide updates as soon as we have them. Until then our process remains the same: Outside visitors will […]
April 16, 2021 Spring has sprung throughout the VMP campus! We appreciate everyone’s cooperation and patience with our new visitation policy. CMS and CDC Covid-19 guidelines remain the same as the last few weeks therefore our policy remains as follows: Outside visitors will be allowed into resident rooms or apartment and/or a designated area under […]
Happy Easter Week! We appreciate everyone’s cooperation and patience with our new visitation policy. The CMS and CDC Covid-19 guidelines remain the same as the last few weeks therefore our policy remains as follows: Outside visitors will be allowed into resident rooms or apartment and/or a designated area under the following Core Principles of Covid-19 […]
After review of the CMS and CDC Covid-19 guidelines, we are happy to announce changes to our current visitation policy. We will be implementing the following updates that will allow for increased visitation while continuing to provide a safe environment for everyone. Outside visitors will be allowed into resident rooms or apartment and/or a designated […]
March 12th, 2021 marks one full year since VMP has been in shutdown due to COVID-19. It’s difficult to put into words what has taken place over the last 365 days. These photos speak volumes to the dedication, fearlessness, and sacrifice our team has demonstrated and the unity, support, and gratitude from our residents and […]
Join VMP and Synergy HomeCare to learn about long-term care benefits for Veterans and surviving spouses: the Homemaker Program and Aid & Attendance Pension benefits. The star attraction of our collaborative event is Kent Rice, a distinguished US Army Veteran and Stars & Stripes Honor Flight (SSHF) speaker. He will present the history of SSHF […]
It is hard to believe that we are commemorating the one year anniversary of this Covid-19 pandemic this week. It has truly been a year of challenge and loss. Throughout this year, we have worked diligently to put the health and safety of our residents and employees above all else. We appreciate everyone’s patience and […]
We have successfully completed four Covid-19 vaccine clinics here at VMP. A large number of our skilled nursing residents received both doses of the Moderna vaccine. A final clinic will be held at Maplewood on March 5th to provide a 2nd dose to those residents needing it. Our Assisted and Independent Living residents received their […]
Covid-19 vaccine clinics are underway at VMP. Our skilled nursing residents received their first dose January 8th and are receiving the 2nd dose today. Our partner, Walgreens will be back onsite Monday, February 8th to administer the vaccine to our Assisted Living residents and staff. We have not secured dates yet for a separate clinic […]