Billions of people worldwide have been impacted by the COVID-19 Pandemic. Multi millions have lost their lives, and the cases are on an upward increase daily. The United States is seeing some of the worst surges in cases since the Pandemic began. Government officials in many states have imposed several necessary mandates across the country that people should follow in order to bring some closure to this disease that has crippled the nation. There are mandates to stay safe by staying home unless it is necessary to go out, to wash hands frequently, wear a mask that covers the mouth and nose, and to social distance. Home Care Clearwater has listed down some more useful info below;
The importance of social distancing is to avoid face-to-face contact with others, in order to avoid exposure to the virus. The mandate that has been adopted by the government is to always stay within six feet, or more if possible, from person or persons near you when in public. It has been determined that the Coronavirus is spread from contact with an infected person. Oftentimes, this person may be asymptomatic which means that they are not showing signs of the disease. If you or your senior loved one has come in contact with someone who has the virus, you may have immediate symptoms or symptoms within three days.
Social distancing can help prevent the most likely way that the virus is spread. It is also important for you and your senior loved one to practice social distancing in the home. You can do this by not allowing visitors to drop by. Everyone, including family members, is well aware of the mandate to social distance. Although, this may cause your senior loved one to experience loneliness and anxiety, the best thing to do is to constantly explain this situation to them so that they can have a better understanding of why they cannot see their family as often as before.
Social distancing is not always easy in public, especially when doing grocery shopping. Some stores have made it more convenient for older adults by providing certain hours that they can shop before the rest of the population. These are usually early morning hours, and older adults can feel safer because the stores are generally not crowded at that time. They can social distance, and enjoy their shopping day. Most businesses recognize the importance of social distancing and keeping customers safe, so they have provided floor markers at the registers that are placed six feet apart.
Older adults are at the greatest risk of contracting the Coronavirus, and those with underlying health conditions are at an even higher risk of the virus. It does not matter how good the immune system is because no one knows if that has a bearing on the recovery of this virus, so older adults must practice social distancing because their life literally depends on it. Clearwater Home Care advises you to keep your senior loved one safe by following all the guidelines especially social distancing when in public, or outside the house.
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