From the Desk - Amber Andrews, Nurse Educator Good Neighbor Society remains in phase 1 of the reopening guidelines for

long-term care facilities. To progress to phase 2, there must be a downward

trend in the number of confirmed COVID cases within Delaware County over the

last 14 days and unfortunately this has not been the case.

Residents can have outdoor visits weekly. Residents in isolation or

experiencing any COVID symptoms not normal for that resident such as fever,

cough, shortness of breath, sore throat, loss of taste or smell, runny nose, congestion, headache,

nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea will not be able to have outdoor visits until isolation precautions are

lifted and symptoms resolve. Window visits can resume for residents in isolation precautions or who

are symptomatic.

Residents that leave the facility for scheduled appointments including dialysis, dental, provider

visits, home safety assessments, etc. will no longer be placed in isolation upon their return to the

facility unless the resident is symptomatic. Residents will be assessed prior to leaving the facility and

within an hour of returning to the facility. Residents sent to the emergency department or admitted to

the hospital will be placed in isolation precautions for 14 days upon their return to the facility.

Please continue to wear PPE appropriately; ensure face masks are pinched along the bridge of

your nose and cover your chin. Avoid touching your face with unwashed hands and practice social

distancing. Thank you for helping us keep all residents and team members healthy and safe!

Neighborly News August 2020

Resident Profile - Eldora Pins Our featured resident for August is Eldora Pins. Eldora was born on June 21, 1926, at her home in Luxemburg. She completed 8th grade and was a homemaker. Eldora married Matt Pfeiler on October 14, 1947. They had eleven children: Dan of Eldridge; Joni of East Dubuque, IL; Bev of Dubuque; Tom (dec.); Chuck of Dubuque; Jane of Windsor, CO; Bill of Dyersville; Bob of Manchester; Karen of Dyersville; Patty of Robins; and Donna of Oklahoma City, OK. Eldora married Paul Pins on August 13, 1977, becoming stepmother to six more

children: Dan Pins of Frisco, CO; Art Pins of Everett, WA; Carol Daggs of Washington, IL; Mary Voelker of Manchester; Marty Pins of Lake Mills; and Jane Bushnell of Lovell, WY. Eldora has 39 grandchildren and 36 great-grandchildren. Eldora’s faith is important to her, and she is a member of Catholic Daughters and St. Mary’s Church in Manchester. She also enjoyed making quilts and blankets with St. Mary’s Quilting Group. Her family says she made the best homemade bread, pies, cookies, and pancakes, in addition to being a talented seamstress and gardener. Playing cards has always been a favorite pastime of Eldora’s, and she is always up for going for a ride to see the colorful fall leaves. She also likes getting a new hairstyle and outfit to look her best for special occasions. Eldora stays busy here at the Good Neighbor Home by attending exercise and craft classes, playing cards, and playing bingo, in addition to watching TV and reading. Congratulations, Eldora!

New Residents Margaret Lyness Tim Tutton

Lucille Harris Conrad Tegeler

Ilene Orcutt Jim DeKeyser

Lyle Orcutt Shirley Lighty

Carol Raithel

New Employees Emilie Hass Zoey Mulford

Cody Myers Faith Rogers

Nicole Snyder

Wishing you the best Irene Salow April Clute

Kim Hutchinson Diana Helle

Bruce Hamlett Don Williams

Rose Feldmann Vera Gienapp

Merietta Flynn

Always in our hearts Bonnie Fascher Mary Michels

Lila Luensmann Harlan Backhaus

Good Neighbor Home

Ready, Set, Grow! Good Neighbor Home’s healing garden has new raised garden beds thanks to Eagle Scout candidate Nicholas Stocks and his team: Tresa Devaney, Wes Devaney, Bill Stock, Caleb Stocks, Michael Stocks, Hannah Clemen, and Nick Murray. The team also did some repair and painting of picnic tables. Be sure to check out these new gardens next time you are enjoying a beautiful day outdoors!

Anniversaries Birthdays 02 Gale Westemeier 03 Michelle Burgin - 4 Yrs 05 Don Maurer

Dixie Vanheiden

06 Joan Meister - 6 Yrs 07 Amy Fry

Heidi Yonkovic 09 Carol Herman - 31 Yrs

10 Dean & Rosie Hass - 24 Years

Kaytlyn Frasher

11 Tina Nelson

12 Richard & Mary Yenter - 73 Years

13 Gracee Brooks - 1 Yr Michelle Letts Amber Hettinger - 1 Yr Brayden Moulds - 1 Yr Tina Nelson - 1 Yr Alexis Vanmeter - 1 Yr Stephen Watts - 1 Yr

14 Ashley Henke - 2 Yrs Mary Lou Lemmon

15 Jeremiah DeMoss - 1 Yr

Danielle Krogmann - 1 Yr

18 Dakotah McGraw 19 Deb Miles - 10 Yrs

21 Matt Carpenter - 3 Yrs

Alissa Seedorff - 6 Yrs Stephanie Heims-6 Yrs

22 Deb Gassman

Deb Hermsen 23 Sherry Davis - 44 Yrs Pauline Schaffner 24 Mary Morris

Zach Ericson

25 Margie Shaw

Emily Palmersheim 27 Pam Haas - 7 Yrs Barb Seibert

Becky McGraw - 7 Yrs Louise Smock - 7 Yrs

28 Ethel Sperfslage Angela Hoeger Allison Knipper

29 Amber Andrews-13 Yrs

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g. Staying Connected

The Good Neighbor Home received a COVID-19 grant from Iowa Department of Human Services to provide residents with communicative technology and accessories. With this grant, we purchased two Samsung tablets, two iPads, two Portals, protective cases, headphones, tripods, and charging stations to help residents stay connected to loved ones. We are still offering video chats during COVID-19 precautions, and you are welcome to sign up for them at https://volunteersignup.org/RAXWK Remember to stay connected to Good Neighbor Society on the Spectrio SHARE (formerly LifeShare) app!

Staying Hydrated

Over $2,000 in funds raised on Great Give Day were used to purchase a new hydration station and fountain pop machine for residents, team members, and visitors (once we are able to have them back in the building)! Thank you to the 20+ generous donors who made this possible and to our Food & Nutrition Department for keeping it stocked with delicious beverages!

Neighborhood Good Neighbor Marietta’s The Executive Board Villas Home Place Meadows Board Members (563) 927-3907 (563) 927-3907 (563) 927-1490 (563) 927-6467 Diane Hammell Lorene Snyder

Neighbor Dr McCarren Dr Neighbor Dr McCarren Dr Pat Doyle Chris Mundy Denise Bishop Jack Klaus

Rachel York Jan Messer

Terry Rauch Providing compassionate Christian care to those we serve since 1963.

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App: Spectrio SHARE

Employee Recognition - Amber Andrews Amber has always stepped up to the plate in many tough and trying situations. Over the past few months, she has diligently led the Good Neighbor Society team to top notch infection control procedures and helped implement various changing practices to help ensure safety. Her leadership, knowledge, and dependability is commendable and is what makes her an AMAZING nurse and coworker. Thank you Amber for all you do for others and the GNS!

Sweet Corn

Nothing says summer in Iowa like fresh sweet corn! Residents enjoyed demonstrating their husking skills and preparing a tasty side dish.