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FEBRUARY 2021

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Notes From Friends

Hospice of the Valleys serves hundreds of patients each and every year. We honor them by sharing their stores. They remind us every day of the meaning and purpose in our work and that human connection is at the heart of the hospice experienceThe following are notes Hospice of the Valleys has received from the families of patients that we have been privileged to provide hospice care.

"On behalf of my family and myself I would like to thank Hospice of the Valleys for the professional and loving care given to our mother. Having another source to discuss mom's care with was very helpful. I appreciate the calls. I would highly recommend Hospice of the Valleys to anyone needing similar care."

"Hospice of the Valleys and staff, Thank you for all your support extended in caring for my wife during her trying time. We appreciate all that you've done."

Alert: Kindness and Joy Break Out Alongside COVID

By: Dr. Lynn Euzenas
Director of Spiritual Care & Bereavement Services

Dr. Lynn Euzenas - Hospice of the Valleys

It's been almost a year since COVID-19 was designated a national emergency on March 13, 2020. As we come upon Valentine's Day 2021, I thought the best message might be to share some stories of people sharing love and joy throughout all the difficult days of this past year. They are proof that the Valentine's spirit of sharing love with each other thrives, even during the pandemic!

  • In Delhi, India, the landlord of a 30 year old ICU doctor, made sure that a hot meal was left on the doorstep of the doctor each night when he arrived home late from the hospital. Dr. Barua and his landlord have become fast friends.
  • Local seniors were heartbroken when they found that their lifeline, the senior center, was closing during the pandemic. Dance instructor Ellie got online and recorded all her dance classes on line and sent personal invitations to her class to "get together and dance" with her.
  • At Fountain Hill Elementary School in Pennsylvania, teachers were aware of how much they missed eing with their students in person, and how much the students missed their favorite teachers. A special website called "Bedtime Stories" featuring the teachers reading familiar stories such as "Where the Wild Things Are" and "How Do Dinosaurs Say Goodnight" was born. Now students can visit with their teachers to hear a story any time during the day...or for a special bed time story.
  • A Fed Ex driver delivery person noticed a handwritten note posted on the front door of a home which read, "Please leave any delivers at the door: person with autoimmune disorder lives here." The family found a package with a message scrawled on it which read, "This package has been thoroughly sanitized especially for you." Beside it was partially used bottle of hand sanitizer.
  • Amy, a performing artist who found herself out of work, came home one day to find a notice on the door from her landlord. She didn't want to read it, fearing it was an eviction notice. The note read: "I wanted you to know what whatever happens with your work I want you to feel secure in your home. We can talk together at some time to figure out the best way to cover the rent when you can, when you are able."
  • One daughter shared a photo on Facebook of a sweet note which her parents, grandparents in their 80's had received from their six year old neighbor, Elsie. In a child's writing it read: "Hi, this is Elsie and I am 6. I wrote down my parent's number in case you need any food or medicine or want to talk with someone."

For Valentine's Day 2021, consider sending someone a greeting of kindness and joy which will defy COVID 19. Share the love!

Covid-19 Vaccination Update

By: Dr. Leslee B. Cochrane
Executive Medical Director

Dr. Leslee Cochrane - Hospice of the Valleys

As we pass one-year anniversary of the first reported case of Covid-19 in the United States, it is truly amazing that we are currently rolling out two approved vaccines to help in the fight against the pandemic. To date, Riverside County has received 240,445 doses of the Covid Vaccine and has administered 204,268 of those doses. The vaccination is being distributed to those who are at the highest risk of serious complications first. Front line health care workers, residents of skilled and assisted living care facilities and all adults over age 65 are currently eligible to receive the vaccine in Riverside County. I encourage you to consult with your health care provider and review your medical history to determine if the vaccine is right for you.

To find a list of participating in Riverside County currently administering the vaccine see the following site: https://www.rivcoph.org/COVID-19-Vaccine

For San Diego County, check out the San Diego County vaccination website at: https://www.sandiegocounty.gov/content/sdc/hhsa/programs/phs/community_epidemiology/dc/2019-nCoV/vaccines/COVID-19-VaxEvents.html

Please note that each County has a different protocol for vaccine administration and two vaccines currently available each have different schedules. The Pfizer vaccine is a two shot series spaced three weeks apart and the Moderna vaccine is a two shot series spaced one month apart. Both vaccines are effective; but they are not interchangeable and so you need to be sure that you receive the same vaccine for both doses.

I would encourage you to read the vaccination information sheet before your appointment and discuss any questions or concerns with your health care provider. You should also keep a record of your vaccination and provide a copy to your healthcare provider for your medical record. In the future, you may be required to provide proof of vaccination, so be sure to keep your immunization record in a safe location. Because the Covid vaccines are new, we do not yet know just how long these shots will provide protection. So far, patients who have been infected with Covid-19 seem to have immunity, which lasts for at least 90 days. Immunity following infections and immunization may in fact last much longer than 90 days; but we will need to study this further to determine the duration of immunity.

After receiving the vaccine, you will still be required to quarantine following contact with anyone who has tested positive for Covid-19 as well. The only people exempt from the 14-day quarantine requirement after exposure at this time are those who have been infected with Covid-19 within the past 90 days and are free of any symptoms. If you have close contact with anyone who has tested positive for Covid-19 please contact your health care provider for further guidance. Even though taking the vaccination will help reduce your risk of infection, the CDC advises that you continue wearing a mask and observe social distancing for the time being.

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