As states enter different phases of re-opening during COVID-19, taking safety precautions is crucial. This is especially true for the elderly and immunocompromised, who are at a higher risk of severe illness if infected.
Elderly and Others at Higher Risk
It’s generally understood that the elderly are at higher risk for severe illness from COVID-19. However, it’s necessary to note that those with certain conditions are also at risk. This includes individuals with chronic kidney disease, COPD, obesity, type 2 diabetes, sickle cell disease, and those with serious heart conditions.
If at any point you have symptoms of COVID-19 and are fearful that you have contracted it, be sure to reach out to your healthcare provider as soon as possible.
Precautions to Help Keep Elderly Loved Ones Safer
According to the CDC, social distancing and daily habits of cleaning and sanitizing are continual ways of taking precautions. Wearing face masks, washing hands for at least 20 seconds, and avoiding events and locations where social distancing can’t be maintained help keep you, your elderly loved ones, and your community safer. These are standard precautions.
Creating a Plan
Creating and maintaining a plan to clean and disinfect surfaces you come into contact with is an important step as re-opening occurs. To clean surfaces, soap, water, and EPA-approved disinfectants are suitable.
Whether you will be at a business, a school, or another location where you must clean off surfaces, think and prepare beforehand. While you shouldn’t hoard any cleaning products and supplies, ensure that you have enough on hand to stick to any disinfecting plan.
Home Care Powered by AUAF Can Help
At Home Care Powered by AUAF, we take all necessary precautions to ensure the safety of those we work with. We are providing training for our employees, including training on proper safety protocol during these uncertain times.
There is a lot of uncertainty surrounding the timeline of COVID-19. What’s clear is that taking necessary safety precautions to maintain your health and well-being will be necessary for some time.
