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loss of family or friends. Others lost jobs, fi nancial security to visit our booth at the Ridgely Car Show. Regrettably, our
and social supports. I am asking you to write about your current circumstances are not bending towards usual, typical,
experiences during these times and mail it to me at Carole or normal. 2020 brings with it novel circumstances pining for
Friend c/o CMADC 403 S. 7th St., Denton, MD. 21629. You innovative responses to what once were familiar events. Simple
may remain anonymous. I promise I will read your stories. tasks such as going to the supermarket bring on its own set of
new tasks. Occasions such as inviting someone into your home
As our community begins reopening, we all continue to now requires additional steps.
practice safety measures such a mask wearing and safe
distancing. Caroline Medical Adult Day Care assiduously We would like to share information from CDC on tips for
continues to practice the safest of measures for our clients, staying safe and slowing the spread of COVID-19 while
staff , and community. While we wait for a safer time where scheduling services or repairs in the home.
we all can gather together to care for clients and caregivers,
• In general, the closer and longer you interact with
we would like to remind everyone we haven’t stopped caring.
others, the higher the risk of COVID-19 spread.
So this is September, the time where we would normally recall Limiting close face-to-face contact and staying at least
the enjoyable summertime activities at Medical Adult Day Care. six feet away from other people is the best way to reduce
September is also the time of year when we would typically the risk of COVID-19 infection, along with wearing
thank all the guest who stopped by our Summerfest booth. masks and practicing everyday preventive actions.
Additionally, this is the time we would usually invite everyone Before welcoming service providers into your home,
consider these tips to help keep you, your family, and the
service provider safe during in-home services or repairs:
ADULT CARE
• Before the visit, check with your local health
Mid-Shore Residential Care department to see if there is a stay-at-home order
in your state or local community that restricts
Compassionate Care in Your Home for 24 Years non-essential activities or services. If a stay-at-home

CNA’s • Sitters • Home Health Aids • Meal Preparation order is in effect in your community, consider if the
RN Evaluations • Residential Cleaning service request is essential or if it can be delayed.
Lic.#R922 INDIVIDUAL SERVICES • If you or someone in your home has COVID-19, has
www.midshorehomecare.com 410-820-1131 symptoms consistent with COVID-19, or has been in
close contact with someone who has COVID-19, wait
to schedule non-emergency services that require entry
into your home until it is safe to be around others.
Samaritan House • If you or someone in your home is at higher risk for
THRIFT SHOP severe illness from COVID-19, such as older adults or
Wed.-Fri. 10 AM - 2 PM those with underlying medical conditions, consider
Sat. 9 AM - noon not being inside the home during the service, or fi nd
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• Do as much of the pre-service consultation as
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reduce the amount of time the service provider
spends inside your home. For example, discuss
the details of the service request on the phone
Saint Martin’s Ministries or by email, and send pictures ahead of time.
Fighting Povery on the Shore for Over 30 Years • Discuss any COVID-19 precautions the service
provider is taking, including the use of masks for
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procedures (such as temperature checks) and
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• During the visit do not allow service providers
Tues., Thurs., & Fri. 8:30-11:30 AM; Wed. 6-7:30 PM
to enter your home if they seem sick or are
1st Saturday of the month 8AM - noon
showing symptoms of COVID-19.
Fridays are Senior Discount Days • Ask the service provider to wear a mask before
All clothing and housewares in the shop will be
entering your home and during the service visit. Also,
discounted 50% to Seniors age 60+
you and other household members should wear a
mask. Consider having clean, spare masks to off er to
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