Keeping Your Loved One Socially Distanced in Greater Gilford, NH
As social distancing regulations drag on, many people are growing tired of following public health recommendations to prevent the spread of COVID-19. This presents many problems for seniors who are at a higher risk of becoming infected with COVID-19 and suffering from COVID-19 related complications. This can also be extremely difficult for families and caregivers who are trying to protect their elderly loved ones.
Here are a few things you can do for your loved one when they want to social distance and others refuse.
Visiting Angels of Gilford Offers Home Care Options and Tips to Seniors Who Want to Socially Distance During COVID-19
If you have an elderly loved one who wishes to social distance, help them create a safety plan. If you are unsure about what activities your loved one could safely engage in, speak to your loved one’s doctor. They can help you devise and implement a social distancing plan. Depending on your loved one’s health situation, safety plans might include things like:
- Do not share food or drinks with others
- Always wear a mask when people come over, even outside
- Avoid indoor visits from friends or family
- Always stay six feet away from others
Once you and your loved one have put your social distancing plan into practice, alert your loved one’s family, friends, caregivers, and neighbors. This way, others in your loved one’s community can also work to keep your loved one safe.
Social Care
While it is important for your loved one to stay physically distanced from others, it is even more crucial that they can continue socializing with the people they care about and stay active. Home care options like Visiting Angels of Gilford offer social care programs in which caregivers can teach seniors how to use technology like smartphones and social media to stay connected. Visiting Angels of Gilford also offers virtual in home assistance with our Constant Companion home care options, meaning your loved one will always have a caregiver at their side to keep them healthy and connected to the world.
If others still want to ignore public health recommendations around your elderly loved one, be honest with them. Share with them the challenges your loved one is experiencing and be respectful. Be positive but assertive. If they care for your loved one, they will understand and respect you and your loved one’s decision to stay socially distanced.
Other Alternatives to Socializing
Seniors who are not able to socialize in person have other options. Using technology to stay connected is extremely useful in these situations and can help seniors feel less alone. Let your loved one’s friends and family know that there are other ways to stay in touch.
At Visiting Angels of Gilford, we offer a wide variety of home care options for seniors who are trying to stay safe during the COVID-19 epidemic. Our experienced caregivers can help your loved one keep up a healthy routine and adjust to the social restrictions in your area.
Learn More
If you have a loved one who wants to stay healthy during the pandemic, contact our agency today at 603-366-1993 and ask about our home care options.