The Guardian - The Arc of Essex County

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Wallerstein Foundation Awards The Arc $15,000 Grant

November 17, 2020 The Arc of Essex County 0

In early October, the Wallerstein Foundation for Geriatric Life Improvement awarded The Arc of Essex County $15,000 in grant funds to be used for COVID-19 related needs. The Arc will use these funds to expand its tele-medicine initiative with StationMD purchasing an additional 9 telehealth kiosks for our group homes. The kiosks come equipped with a laptop hooked up to medical equipment to monitor patient vitals and communicate with doctors in real time via video conferencing. Since 2018, The Wallerstein Foundation for Geriatric Life Improvement has awarded The Arc $30,000 in grant funds to assist elderly individuals to remain healthy, active [...]

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Day Programs Welcome Attendees Back with Phased-In Reopening

November 13, 2020 The Arc of Essex County 0

The Arc of Essex County began welcoming back day program attendees throughout the month of October. Implementing a slow, phased-in approach to ensure the health and safety of attendees and staff, three Day Programs including Special Young Adults (SYA), Opportunity Zone, and Bridges are now providing in-person services at a reduced capacity. While at their respective programs, attendees are assigned to a small cohort and participate with in-center activities and select community-based activities with their group and dedicated staff. Attendees are enjoying the increased opportunity for in-person socialization with favorite activities including seasonal celebrations and trips into the community with a [...]

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The Power of Connection

November 13, 2020 The Arc of Essex County 0

More than six months ago, The Arc of Essex County closed the doors to our in-person day, respite, and recreation programs for what we thought might be a few weeks. Our greatest responsibility was to keep our program attendees, residents, and staff safe in the midst of an unprecedented public health emergency. As the weeks turned into months, The Arc of Essex County not only prioritized the physical health of those we serve, but began rolling out virtual programming to increase opportunities for social engagement and reduce the feelings of isolation. Adopting technologies like Zoom and Facetime, today, The Arc offers [...]

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Residents Stay Active

June 2, 2020 The Arc of Essex County 0

While Having Fun at HomeBeginning on Friday, March 13, The Arc of EssexCounty’s residential programs began practicingsocial distancing as a way to remain healthy amidstthe COVID-19 outbreak. While this meant thecancellation of Adult Recreation & Respite and DayProgramming outside of the home, The Arc remainscommitted to maintaining a regular daily schedule fullof engaging activities.Residential and Day Program staff teamed up toexecute this new approach. For the Millburn GroupHome, this meant developing a weekly calendar ofactivities that incorporates every residents’ interests.Activities include in-home spa days, karaoke andmusic classes, arts & crafts, and staying activethrough chair yoga, dancing, and neighborhoodwalks.The Nutley Group [...]

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