We’re thrilled to see our residents adjust, develop relationships, and be happy in our community

James came to live in our community in March 2020. Upon admission, James required much assistance with his care and daily functioning and chose not to interact with other care team members and residents.

James saw a transformation here at West Liberty.

Now James enjoys his day. He loves taking care of plants, having conversations with team members, joins in on facility activities. James now is able to perform his own care.

Congrats James and his dedicated care team!

We love seeing our residents be able to physically improve, enjoy their day, and become more independent. West Liberty Nursing and Rehabilitation is proud to share resident Roger Litteral’s success story.

Roger came to live with us in November 2020. Upon admission, Roger was weak, wanted to stay in the bed all the time and required assistance with daily activities. Roger’s condition became worse in December 2020 and required hospitalization.

Prior to going out to the hospital Roger had talked to the MDS coordinator and DNS about his daughter that he hadn’t ‘seen since she was a little girl. After searching and talking to people in the community they were able to locate his daughter and reunite them just in time for Christmas.

Roger is now back to our facility and doing well. 🎉 He has greatly improved in being able to perform daily activities. He is getting out of his room and greeting care team members when they arrive. Roger also is enjoying his many conversations and visits from his daughter.

We’re so glad to be part of Roger’s journey!

COVID-19 vaccination helps keep you from getting COVID-19.
The vaccines currently available in the United States are effective at preventing COVID-19, according to clinical trials, and are important tools to stop the pandemic.
Learn more: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/vaccine-benefits.html

Safety is a top priority while federal partners work to make COVID-19 vaccines available to anyone recommended to get one. Safety is considered before any vaccine is recommended for use.

Learn more about how CDC and its partners are ensuring the safety of COVID-19 vaccines: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/safety.html

CDC’s new v-safe tool uses text messages and surveys to check in with you after you get a COVID-19 vaccine. You can quickly tell CDC how you’re feeling and if you have any side effects. Get vaccinated, then:

• Go to vsafe.cdc.gov
• Click “Get started”
• Fill in all requested information
• Verify your smartphone
• Add your vaccine information
• Wait for your first check-in

Learn more about v-safe and how to register: https://bit.ly/3izTu0Z

West Liberty Nursing and Rehabilitation is proud to spotlight resident, Mary Harper.

Mary Harper was born and raised in Indiana where she started school at the age of 6 years old and completed the 7^th grade.

Growing up and even up into her adulthood, she didn’t have the luxury of washer and dryers. Her family washed their clothes in automatic washer and had to hang their clothes on a clothes line.  In the winter time, they would hang them in the house or anywhere to get them dry.

During her childhood up until the present, Mary notes that there have always been tough times as well as good times. Prices of the necessities of everyday living wasn’t much different then from what it is now because the money value and cost of living was the only thing that changed.

Mary married at the age of 30 and had 3 children. She now has 2 grandchildren. Mary took care of seniors in their homes for a living. She dreamed of finishing school and joining the Army.

What one thing she would like to leave her family with? Mary says to always do your best and that she will always be proud of you and the life she chose.

We’re thankful for Mary sharing her story!

Q: How many people need to get a #COVID19 vaccine for herd immunity?

A: While experts don’t yet know how many people would need to get vaccinated to achieve herd immunity, vaccination is a safer way to build protection than getting sick.

For more FAQs, visit: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/faq.html

Side effects after getting a #COVID19 vaccine are normal signs your body is building protection.

Side effects may even feel like flu and might affect your ability to do daily activities, but they should go away in a few days.

Learn more about what to expect after getting vaccinated, visit https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/expect/after.html

Even as vaccine distribution begin, we each need to do our part of prevent the spread of COVID-19. You should layer steps to help protect yourself and others from COVID-19.

• Wear a mask that covers your mouth AND nose.

• Stay at least 6 feet from people who don’t live with you, and avoid crowds.

• Wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, or use hand sanitizer with at least 60 percent alcohol.

• Get a COVID-19 vaccine when it is your turn.

Help slow the spread of COVID-19. Learn more:

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/prevention.html

No. None of the authorized and recommended COVID-19 vaccines or COVID-19 vaccines currently in development in the United States contain the live virus that causes COVID-19. This means that a COVID-19 vaccine cannot make you sick with COVID-19.

There are several different types of vaccines in development. All of them teach our immune systems how to recognize and fight the virus that causes COVID-19. Sometimes this process can cause symptoms, such as fever. These symptoms are normal and are a sign that the body is building protection against the virus that causes COVID-19. Learn more about how COVID-19 vaccines work.

It typically takes a few weeks for the body to build immunity (protection against the virus that causes COVID-19) after vaccination. That means it’s possible a person could be infected with the virus that causes COVID-19 just before or just after vaccination and still get sick. This is because the vaccine has not had enough time to provide protection.

Learn more at https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/facts.html