There are lots of ways to show appreciation to the folks in the nursing homes:

• Send food - doughnuts and coffee goes a long way to boost morale.
• Hazard Pay- nursing home owners can adjust their pay to reflect this challenging work situation.
• Treat the staff like the heroes that they truly are :)

What the nursing homes can/should do: 

• community relations is everything. Create, maintain and cultivate real relationships.
• over communicate with your community
• post on social media consistently sharing your SNF's events.

Check out Dr. El's site here! 

Here's the McKnight's article that connected Dr. El with The Nursing Home Podcast.