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Special Edition COVID-19 #5 /PUBLISHED BY EC CLASSIFIEDS
Older adults and individuals with chronic health conditions are at higher risk of getting very sick from the Coronavirus
AARP offers guidance to family caregivers with vulnerable family members, especially those who might be new to caregiving because of COVID-19 and its impacts on older populations.
Make it a team effort. While there may be one primary family caregiver, identify other family mem- bers, friends and neighbors who can check in or help with shopping and important errands. It’s important that the person you’re caring for doesn’t leave their home and stays out of public places.
Create a list with contact information of friends, fa-
mily and services in your community that can help
you perform key caregiving tasks. For example,
find out if services such as Meals on Wheels can
help deliver meals, or if there are other local servi-
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ces to help with food or medication delivery.