30 Mar Statement on Recent “Stay at Home” Order from ACCfamily President Mr. Jim Lindsay

Dearest Member of Our ACC and AKOTA Families,

These days are definitely unprecedented!  Most of us have lived through the 9/11 days, and some of us have lived through other days of national crisis.  Yet, this time will be remembered in unique ways.  As one of my colleagues mentioned to me last week, he said, “These days are those in which we will tell our grandkids about years from now.”

I wanted to acknowledge that we are all living in an area that is under a ‘Stay At Home’ order.  Although this order applies to most of the population, this order does NOT apply to our caregivers!  We are excluded under the provisions as ‘Health Care Professionals’ and our employees are free to move about, caring for clients.  This means that we will continue to love and serve (our two core values) you or your loved one.  We can do all that is needed to meet needs and continue to keep everyone safe and secure.

We are also reaching out to others in local churches and community groups with the encouragement that we can come in and help out if there is a need.

One of our concerns as this crisis continues is the detrimental effect of isolation on our older adults.  Already we are hearing reports of some who are showing signs of declining spirits and health.  If you know of someone who is at risk, please let us know in order for us to rally resources around them.  Together we can make it through the storm.

In many ways, we have been prepared for this crazy time for over a year and we are eager to continue to love and serve all those whom God sends to us.  If you are concerned about anything, please do not hesitate to call.  If you know a friend or neighbor who needs help, let them know we can assist them.  We will get through this time with stories of provision and rescue.

Eager to help and calmly yours,

Jim Lindsay

President