Knowing where to turn for the latest, most reliable information on COVID-19, particularly as it relates to seniors and those who care for them, is crucial – and confusing. With so many sources and differing opinions on this earth-shattering topic, we wanted to help make it easier to find what you need by compiling the following list of trusted resources to help ensure senior wellness for the older adults you love.
- NAHC COVID-19 Resources: The National Association for Home Care & Hospice advocates for the millions of seniors who receive in-home care, and for those who provide that care. Their COVID-19 resource page shares articles, webinars, interactive tools, and more.
- COVID-19 Guidance for Older Adults: The CDC’s COVID-19 Guidance for Older Adults web page includes a wealth of information, including help determining who is at higher risk, symptoms, how to protect yourself, a checklist for the home, stress and anxiety coping tips, and more.
- Coronavirus: What Older Adults and People With Disabilities Need to Know: ACL provides details on what older adults and those with disabilities need to know to prevent catching and spreading the disease, along with warning signs, state-by-state guidelines, and an extensive list of federal and non-federal resources.
- AARP Answers Frequently Asked Questions About COVID-19: AARP keeps a running bulleted list of all of the latest updates related to COVID-19, plus what older adults can do to reduce their risk of contracting it and answers to a number of common questions.
- Caregiver Specific Articles and Resources on COVID-19 Safety: The Family Caregiver Alliance offers caregiver-specific articles and resources to help family caregivers optimize the safety of the seniors in their care.
- Extensive FAQ List on Caregiver COVID-19 Issues: DailyCaring, an award-winning website dedicated to caregivers, created an FAQ page to provide answers to dozens of questions, such as precautions to take when visiting a senior’s home, how to sanitize packages, proper handwashing techniques, and much more.
For additional resources to help prevent the spread of COVID-19, and for safe, reliable, in-home care to enhance senior wellness and comfort, call on Independence-4-Seniors Home Care, the experts in Hinsdale senior care, any time. Adhering to a strict protocol to ensure the safety of the older adults we serve, we can help with a wide range of necessary services, including:
- Grocery shopping and running other errands, to allow seniors to stay safe at home
- Planning and preparing healthy meals
- Companionship to ease loneliness and stress through conversations, movies, hobbies/interests, games, puzzles, and more
- Keeping the home clean and sanitized
- Medication reminders
- Specialized care for those with dementia
- And many others
Contact Independence-4-Seniors Home Care online or call us at (630) 323-4665 to see if our services are available in your area and to arrange for a complimentary in-home consultation.