Ophthalmologists Are Ready To See You
03 June 2020
No one can tell you when it will be safe to go back to the hair salon, when the kids will return to school or when you can hug your grandchildren again.
Eating Habits: Pandemic Impact On Healthy Dining, Shopping
02 June 2020
Most people in their 50s and older were capable home cooks just before COVID-19 struck America, but only 5 percent had ordered groceries online, according to a new national poll.
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Pandemic Reveals Need For Nursing Facility Overhaul
01 June 2020
On May Day, I received a confidential call from a person who works in a Massachusetts nursing facility. Many of the elders and staff are COVID positive — including herself.
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Time Lost, Plans Canceled, Dreams Deferred
31 May 2020
Elizabeth Hubbart was booked for a cruise that followed the path of Lewis and Clark’s expedition in the Pacific Northwest. Joel Demski was set to watch and cheer his grandson graduating from the Naval Academy.
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Older Adults Facing Isolation, Despair As COVID-19 Continues
30 May 2020
As states relax coronavirus restrictions, older adults are advised, in most cases, to keep sheltering in place. But for some, the burden of isolation and uncertainty is becoming hard to bear.
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Bizarre Food Shopping Rituals During Quarantine
29 May 2020
We all took a vow recently in our family — we would avoid grocery stores at all costs. We have several people in our house more susceptible to Covid-19 than others.
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