Taking Care During the Coronavirus Pandemic If You Are an Elderly Resident

AVOID TRAVEL

Postpone unnecessary doctor visits. If you must go outside, minimize contact with surfaces and stay 6 feet away from others.

STAY CONNECTED, VIRTUALLY

Via telephone, text, video chat, or mail. Do not invite visitors.

WASH HANDS OFTEN

Scrub for at least 20 seconds with soap and water.

STAY HEALTHY

Ask your doctor about virtual consultations. Stay fit with senior-focused video exercises online, such as the Go4Life series by the National Institute on Aging or Denise Austin’s fitness series by AARP). Consider investing in a medical alert system.

HAVE A SUPPLY PLAN

Ask someone to deliver food and necessities. Stock up on as much of your medication as your insurance will allow. If you cannot cook or order food, contact a food delivery service or a non-profit such as Meals on Wheels.

Taking Care During the Coronavirus Pandemic If You Know an Elderly Resident

CHECK UP ON THEM

Call, text, or video chat with them to ensure they are healthy and well-supplied. If you can, teach them how to use their smartphone or social media.

GET INVOLVED

Offer to help them get in touch with food services. Bring them groceries or supplies. Encourage friends and family to write cards, send notes, or call.