Families reunited at MCC

Visitors allowed after four long months of separation

Memorial Community Care resident Rosie Reisinger, right, enjoys her first visit in four months with family members. Pictured at left are Rosie’s daughter and son-in-law, Martha Sue and Dayne Brehm. Courtesy photo
Memorial Community Care resident Rosie Reisinger, right, enjoys her first visit in four months with family members. Pictured at left are Rosie’s daughter and son-in-law, Martha Sue and Dayne Brehm. Courtesy photo

It’s been emotional time for in-person family reunions at Memorial Community Care in Aurora as the long-term care facility was able to open its doors and welcome in visitors after four long months of pandemic-driven isolation.

“Everybody was just so excited,” said Tina Buckhalter, MCC’s director of nursing. “Those first visits when we had them come in the door there were tears, not only from reside…