Respiratory Outbreak Update 3/25/26

• Attention Matulaitis Residents, Family Members, Responsible Parties, and Visitors:   Please do not bring any products that are petroleum-based, such as lubricants (Vaseline), lotions, or lip balms (Chapstick), including those with beeswax, or Vick’s Vapor Rub for the face, nose, or hands as they are highly combustible and pose a significant fire risk when combined with concentrated oxygen. We have several residents who are oxygen dependent in the facility.

  Instead, use water-based lubricants, lotions, gels, or aloe vera to treat dry skin, lips, or nose. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation in maintaining resident safety.

• 3/22/26: Apologies to anyone who showed up for the Caregiver Support Group last week — a personal emergency came up for our facilitator and we had to postpone the meeting at the last minute. The March meeting of our Support Group for Caregivers & Families will be this Thurs, March 26th, 6-7:30pm in the ground floor conference room. Again, we apologize to anyone who was inconvenienced by the last minute cancellation. Hope you can join us this week!
• The 2026 schedule for our Support Group for Caregivers & Families has been posted: If a loved one is residing here at Matulaitis Home or another long-term care facility in the area, or if you are caring for a loved one at home, consider joining our monthly support group and know that you are not alone in the challenges you face as a caregiver.  See the flyer for details.
• November 2025 — As the holiday season approaches, if your loved one is a resident and you are wondering about celebrating the holidays in the nursing home setting, please consult our letter “Coping with the Holidays When a Loved One is in a Nursing Home” for helpful suggestions and resources.
• We share a web version of the program from the annual Memorial Prayer Service held November 20, 2025 and wish you peaceful moments of prayer and remembrance.  View photos from our beautiful remembrance ceremony on our Facebook page.