Anyone can be infected by the coronavirus. However, it’s the older adults who are most likely to get seriously sick from this disease.

While there are many tips and guidelines from keeping yourself safe from COVID-19, there are special precautions that you need to take if you’re over 60.

Find out your risk level

The elderly and those with severe chronic illnesses are more likely to become seriously, if not fatally, ill from COVID-19. Those who are 60 years old and above should be extra cautious.

Meanwhile, those who are over 80 should be even more careful.

Take the necessary precautions

Cancel all non-essential travel, even doctor’s appointments. If you can speak to your physician on the phone or via video conferencing apps, do this instead of going out. Doing so will keep you away from public places where there is more risk of getting infected.

Meanwhile, follow the necessary guidelines such as washing your hands frequently and for at least 20 seconds. Practice social distancing as well.

Stock up on the essentials

Keep enough groceries, toiletries, and medication to last you a prolonged period of time. As of now, there is no definite timeline as to when the outbreak will end or when the community quarantine will be lifted.

Stock up on personal hygiene and other necessities, such as food, water, and medication. If you can’t stockpile on a 90-day supply of medication, consider having your medicines delivered through a service. Do the same for food and other non-perishables.

Alter your routine

This is an unprecedented time. Taking extra precautions would require that you make changes to your daily routine. This includes avoiding public places and crowds.

Restrict your time out in public and avoid close contact with anyone, even with friends or relatives.

You may also need to wash your hands more often, such as before and after leaving the house or being out in public.

Self-quarantine doesn’t mean self-isolation

With many areas under enhanced community quarantine, things can get pretty isolating. However, that doesn’t mean you should cut off contact. Keep in touch with family and friends. Do things that you enjoy doing within your home.

What your family can do

If you are an elderly senior, your friends and family can help you prepare.

If you are a family member of someone who is at high risk at this time, make sure that they have what they need to spend an extended period of time inside their homes. Make sure you have caregivers or a substitute who can step in if ever one is unavailable.

Considering nursing homes

Nursing homes and assisted living facilities such as Blessed Home are trained and equipped to handle this scenario. They can operate during pandemics. However, it’s important to know what their protocol is or if they will accept new clients at this time.

Visiting in nursing homes

If your elderly loved ones are in nursing homes, facilities at the moment are restricting visits as part of their protective measures.

Meanwhile, if you’re the one inside nursing homes, make sure that your facility has alternatives for getting in touch with your loved ones and family.

For inquiries about adult daycare, assisted living, and adult daycare services, talk to us at Blessed Home: 0917 856 0623