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Coronavirus 'Face Time': Worcester Assisted Living Facility Getting Creative During Visits

WORCESTER (CBS) – A nursing home in Worcester is trying out its own version of FaceTime due to coronavirus concerns.

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Residents of a Worcester assisted living facility talk using a microphone and speakers. (Image Credit: Eisenberg Assisted Living)

Eisenberg Assisted Living is letting families come by for window visits so they can still say hello at a safe distance.

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The setup for visitors at a Worcester assisted living facility. (Image Credit: Eisenberg Assisted Living)

The facility uses microphones and speakers so residents can hear their visitors.

The director said they are also trying to set up tables that are six feet long so residents can get together to play board games.

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