Advice for caregivers If you are caring for someone with COVID-19 at home or in a non-healthcare setting, follow this advice to protect yourself and others. Learn what to do when someone has symptoms of COVID-19. or when someone has been diagnosed with the virus. This information also should be followed when caring for people who [...]
We are in the era of information overload. Stay on top of key data from the CDC about how to protect yourself and others from COVID-19. Below is information from the CDC as of April 24th 2020. Know how it spreads There is currently no vaccine to prevent coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). The best way [...]
Are you up to date on CDC's list of Covid symptoms and steps for prevention? Know the symptoms of COVID-19, which can include cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, fever, chills, muscle pain, sore throat, and new loss of taste or smell. https://youtu.be/7zzfdYShvQU What you need to know Anyone can have mild to [...]
Why do I need to wear a cloth face covering? In light of new data about how COVID-19 spreads, along with evidence of widespread COVID-19 illness in communities across the country, CDC recommends that people wear a cloth face covering to cover their nose and mouth in the community setting. This is [...]
Staying strong as a caregiver can feel impossible. Whether you are a full time or part time caregiver, the process is both physically and emotionally draining. Practicing social distancing is making it harder for caregivers to bring in outside support from family or friends. We gathered tips from different caregivers and put together the top ten [...]
Social distancing is making it tough to celebrate special moments with loved ones. We are encouraging families to stay socially distant but emotionally close! In this spirit, we have put together ideas for celebrating Easter while we remain in our separate homes. Live stream your Easter egg hunt Work on creating Easter baskets while video [...]
This is a repost from CDC.gov This interim guidance is to help household members plan for community transmission of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in the United States. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) encourages household members to prepare for the possibility of a COVID-19 outbreak in their community. COVID-19 is caused by a [...]
Reblog from https://www.clickorlando.com ORLANDO, Fla. – Many have been flocking to their local grocery stores to stock up on supplies amid the coronavirus pandemic, crowding stores and making it difficult for some of the people most vulnerable for COVID-19 to get the items they need. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, older adults [...]
This is a reblog from the CDC. On March 11, 2020 WHO publiclyexternal icon characterized COVID-19 as a pandemic. Watch the video below by WHO for more answers about the coronavirus. https://youtu.be/OZcRD9fV7jo If you are at higher risk of getting very sick from COVID-19, you should: Stock up on supplies. Take everyday precautions to keep space between yourself [...]
While the news covers the coronavirus COVID-19, influenza is still circulating in most parts of the U.S. It has caused an estimated 310,000 hospitalizations and 18,000 deaths so far this season, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Seniors are a vulnerable population that easily catches the [...]
