January 8, 2021 Dear Forest Creek Residents, Family Members and Responsible Parties,   Happy New Year! We hope that the year 2021 brings you hope and happiness. This week we celebrated Jeanette, who turned 100 years old! When asked what she thinks about being 100, she said, "I can't believe it's true!"

This weekend, the dietary team is preparing a special celebratory menu for Forest Creek and Meadows residents in honor of the Buffalo Bills making it to the playoffs. We look forward to enjoying great food and to cheering on our favorite team. Go Bills!

COVID-19 Vaccine Update On Jan. 13, CVS Health will return to provide the initial dose of the COVID-19 vaccine to employees and nursing home residents. We were very pleased with how well everything went. If you are interested in learning more about the vaccine, below are a few informational resources. We encourage you to talk with your physician.

If you haven't yet seen it, watch a live recording of our COVID-19 Vaccine Informational Webinar with John Thurairajah, MD, CMD, Medical Director of Rosa Coplon Living Center.  COVID-19 Fact Sheet for Recipients and Caregivers Importance of COVID-19 Vaccination for Residents of Long-term Care

"I chose to receive the vaccine not only in hopes to protect myself and my family, but to do the best I can to protect the residents and patients I see and work with daily.   -Kristy Haggerty, Physical Therapy Assistant

Ongoing Safety Precautions   The COVID-19 vaccine has certainly brought excitement to our campus! Although this is a step in the right direction, we are not letting our guard down. We continue to adhere to safety precautions to protect and care for residents and staff on campus.

Visiting Our visitation policy remains the same. One family member is permitted to visit each tenant. Please contact us in advance to ensure your name is on our roster, and be sure to enter the facility through the main entrance on 2700 N. Forest Road. Reminders: Please stop at the front desk to be screened daily before visiting. Please keep your sticker visible at all times. Please notify Holly Steeg or Amy Hashemi if a new visitor's name needs to be added to our list at the front desk. This list is updated daily to ensure smooth entry into the building. Drop-offs can be made to the front desk – we deliver items to residents throughout the day! Instacart orders should use the following address: 2700 N. Forest Road, Getzville, NY 14068, and must include the resident’s full name and apartment number to ensure efficient deliveries. Remember to visit https://www.weinbergcampus.org/portal-family/ for daily updates. Password: weinberg321 Please only use the entrances and exits for Forest Creek and stop at the front desk for screening. Visitors are not permitted in any other areas of the building for any reason. Thank you for your understanding! You are always welcome to schedule a Skype visit with a loved one. Contact Holly Steeg at hsteeg@weinbergcampus.org to schedule a virtual visit.

If you have questions, please don't hesitate to contact me.

Amy Hashemi Director of Residential Services Administrator, Meadows Enriched Housing (716) 639-3311 ext. 2471 ahashemi@weinbergcampus.org