Dear Grandma, read this before you visit the little ones
By Scottie Andrew
“We talked to Dr. Samir Sinha. And this is what he says: Until there's a vaccine, the most vulnerable people should continue to stay home if they can. That includes grandparents over 60 like you and people with chronic illnesses. You see, people in those categories are more likely to become severely ill if they contract coronavirus. We don't want that to be you.”
Banned from nursing homes, families need to know if their loved ones are safe
By Judith Graham, Kaiser Health News
"Researchers in Canada, have developed a useful decision aid for families." The Decision Aids developed by the Ottawa Hospital, Ottawa University, Champlain LHIN and the NIA gets mentioned by CNN. Check out the article.
Worried about coronavirus? If your loved one is over 60, read this
By Scottie Andrew
Older adults living in communities where the virus has spread should take extra precautions.
Avoid public places where crowds may gather or poorly ventilated buildings where the risk of transmission is higher.
You don't need to shut yourself off from public life — just be vigilant when you enter it.
Older adults should still exercise and eat right, just as they would at any other time of the year.
