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Caregiving, the Holidays and COVID
The COVID pandemic roller coaster has been operating since March, forcing us onto the ride and refusing to let us off. We have made adjustments: we restrict our outings into the community, wear masks when we do go out, maintain 6 feet distance and wash our hands until they turn red. We have been forced to accept that the pandemic is as much about loss as it is about health. And while we got used to a little taste of “normalcy” during the warmer months, just as the holiday season approaches, we are again asked to limit our travel and minimize contact with others. Now, rather than anticipating gatherings with friends and family, we must instead ask ourselves: “Should I?”, “Can I?” and “How can I possibly face another loss?”
Read MoreBy Lauri Scharf | 11/16/2020
Tips to Prepare Your Older Loved One for Winter During the Pandemic
After getting by for most of the year under the shadow of the COVID-19 pandemic, many of us have been able to adapt to this new normal. However, the coming winter will reintroduce challenges not seen to the same extent since the early months of the pandemic, such as the return of cold and flu season and limited opportunities to interact in safer outdoor environments. The holiday season is also approaching, forcing all of us to consider how our usual celebrations and traditions will have to adapt to the times.
Read MoreBy Julie Hayes | 11/16/2020
Hayes, J. (2020, November 16). How to Care for Yourself While You Care for Your Loved Ones. https://www.guideposts.org/caregiving/family-caregiving/caregiver-stress/how-to-care-for-yourself-while-you-care-for-your-loved-ones
Weitzman, L. (2020, November 16). 7 Tips to Improve Your Loved Ones Sleep Routine as well as Your Own. Guideposts. https://www.guideposts.org/caregiving/family-caregiving/aging-parents/7-tips-to-improve-your-loved-ones-sleep-routine-as-well-as-your-own
Primetica, B. (2020, October 16). 5 Tips to Adjust Your Expectations As a Caregiver. Guideposts. https://www.guideposts.org/caregiving/family-caregiving/caregiver-stress/5-tips-to-adjust-your-expectations-as-a-caregiver