Losing Someone to Covid-19 Who is in Assisted Living

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We aren’t going to sugar coat this. Losing a loved one, no matter the circumstances, is really hard. Losing someone to Covid-19 who is in assisted living has additional challenges that are important to acknowledge. If you are struggling with how to find closure or would like help navigating the new visitation and funeral rules … Read more

Limited Visitation Now Allowed at Assisted Living Communities

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On June 30th, 2020, the Director of Health and Human Services, Robert Gordon, gave an Emergency Order MCL 333.2253 to all long-term care communities.   Click HERE to read the order. With this post we hope to clarify, as much as possible, when limited visitation may occur at any of our four Vibrant Life communities.  The … Read more

What’s Next for Senior Care in Durand?

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Senior Care in Durand, Michigan , including Assisted Living and Memory Care, has changed drastically in the last few months due to the Covid-19 outbreak. As the state starts to open back up again, what does that mean for senior care? The senior population is one of the most vulnerable to coronavirus. Many assisted living … Read more

What’s Next for Senior Care in Ann Arbor?

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Senior Care in Ann Arbor, Michigan, including Assisted Living and Memory Care, has changed drastically in the last few months due to the Covid-19 outbreak. As the state starts to open back up again, what does that mean for senior care? The senior population is one of the most vulnerable to coronavirus. Many assisted living … Read more

What’s Next for Senior Care in Temperance?

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Senior Care in Temperance, including Assisted Living and Memory Care, has changed drastically in the last few months due to the Covid-19 outbreak. As the state starts to open back up again, what does that mean for senior care? The senior population is one of the most vulnerable to coronavirus. Many assisted living and senior … Read more

What’s Next for Senior Care in Kalamazoo?

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Senior Care in Kalamazoo, Michigan, including Assisted Living and Memory Care, has changed drastically in the last few months due to the Covid-19 outbreak. As the state starts to open back up again, what does that mean for senior care? The senior population is one of the most vulnerable to coronavirus. Many assisted living and … Read more

Assisted Living and Covid-19: How We are Caring for People

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Assisted Living and Covid-19 What We Are Doing to keep you Safe, Healthy, and Vibrant During Covid-19 At Vibrant Life Senior Living, we take our responsibility to keep people safe very seriously –  and that includes all the people in our communities –  those who live there, work there and their families.  We also know … Read more

A Frontline Perspective from Assisted Living in Temperance, Michigan

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Meet the Executive Director for Vibrant Life’s facility for assisted living in Temperance, Michigan, Catherine Reese. Catie has worked for Vibrant Life since 2016 when she was first hired as a staffing coordinator. Her experience and hard work quickly earned her a promotion to Human Resource Manager and then in 2018 she became the facility’s Executive … Read more

A Frontline Perspective from Assisted Living in Durand

Vibrant Life’s facility for assisted living in Durand has a new Executive Director. Jeri Birchmeier is an LPN and holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Health Care Administration. She has worked in both hospitals and long term care facilities.  Jeri lives on a farm, with her husband and two children, and has 300 cattle!  Like Angie … Read more

A Frontline Perspective from Assisted Living in Ann Arbor

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Vibrant Life’s facility for assisted living in Ann Arbor has a new Executive Director. Angie Hanson had no idea she would have to start her new career managing a world-wide pandemic. However, her experience and management style is enhancing our Ann Arbor community and bringing the staff and residents together in these strange times. We … Read more