The impact of the COVID-19 vaccine on senior living facilities is not just about stopping the spread of the virus. It’s about living a fuller life.

“It has brought hope. Nothing has changed yet, we still have to wait for the state and CMS to tell us it’s OK to change (visitation rules), but it really has brought hope to the residents and the staff,’’ said Katrina Summersett, corporate compliance officer for Presbyterian Villages of Michigan. “Maybe we’re finally getting our arms around this pandemic.’’

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