We’re aware that not all of our readers have relatives or friends close by to rely on.
But there is help out there! We have seen many wonderful examples of community outreach all over the world. Concerned neighbors everywhere have volunteered their services to help the vulnerable in their communities.
If you need support, many groups have employed steps to make life easier for seniors in this difficult time.
Costco and Walgreens, for instance, have added senior shopping hours. This makes it easier for seniors to practice social distancing while getting their groceries. Many stores also offer contactless delivery for online shopping. This means groceries are left on your doorstep for you.
If you’re struggling to keep food at home, contact Feeding America, Meals on Wheels or the American Red Cross. There are also state-level volunteer groups who may be able to render assistance with food or medical aid. Medicare has also increased provision for telehealth services for those having difficulty getting to their local doctor’s office.
See this article for more information.
We also recommend looking up your local Area Agency on Aging, the AARP Assistance Directory and the Administration for Community Living. They will help you to find local services for Coronavirus and older adults.
Seeing the positives (and there are positives)
Finally, many of us are aching for a glimmer of light at the end of the tunnel. As one of our readers put it:
“Any positive information about Covid-19 is in dire need!!!”
Even in these dark times, there’s a lot to be positive and hopeful about. Not least the beautiful ways in which communities around the world have united in compassion and solidarity.
The world’s greatest medical minds are scrambling to create a vaccine for COVID-19. Identifying effective drug treatments for those infected (the combination of Hydroxychloroquine and Azithromycin) may yet prove promising.
We’re already starting to see the curves flatten in China, South Korea, and Germany. The body of evidence is growing to show that social distancing works. If we all do our bit, we can pull together to beat this thing. We can come back stronger and more united as a nation and a world than ever.
Plus, self-isolation will give many seniors the chance to do the things for which they’re so often too busy. You can finally get around to any of the following ideas:
- Finishing that book you’ve been working on
- Building your home gym
- Spend more time with your beloved spouse
- Speak to your kids and grandkids more over the phone.
Even a cloud as dark as this has a silver lining!
We hope that our elderly guide for Coronavirus has helped you to find it.
