The Big Sandy Mountaineer -

As the pandemic continues to change our day to day lives, the Big Sandy Medical Center has been hit extra hard by the quarantine. Because the residents are so vulnerable to the virus, the home has taken extraordinary steps to ensure their safety. This has resulted in an extended time of isolation from the community, family, friends, and visitors. This has made Entertainment Director Lisa Sipler's job especially important.

Entertainment in nursing facilities is extra important right now because it is easy for clients to get down or feel alone without contact from their families or people ou...