Oct 25, 2020

CARE-A-Van event to visit long-term care facilities from outside

Posted Oct 25, 2020 11:17 AM

HUTCHINSON, Kan. β€” The pandemic has been hard on everyone, especially those who are shut in.

To bring some cheer to those who may not be able to get out, Hospice and HomeCare and Health-E-Quip invite the public to participate in a CARE-A-Van to visit nine Hutchinson and South Hutchinson long-term care facilities Friday, Oct. 30. The Hutchinson Police and Fire Departments, South Hutchinson Police and Fire Departments, Health-E-Quip and several other hospice organizations in the community will be a presence in the CARE-A-Van as well.

The caravan will depart the Trade Center parking lot at 1600 N. Lorraine St. at 9:30 a.m. Before departure, a map of the stops will be provided to all participants. Additional stops at other long-term care organizations may be included along with the nine already confirmed. Participants are encouraged to decorate their cars with signs and balloons, and wear costumes if they desire.

Andrea Siefkes, community liaison for Hospice and HomeCare of Reno County, said the group will drive through each of the facilities and greet the residents and staff through the windows. Also, Siefkes said the group will leave behind β€œCARE” packages for each of the facilities to enjoy. There are no plans to go inside the facilities to meet with residents or staff.

Those interested in participating in the CARE-A-Van should contact Siefkes at 620-665-2473.