Lessons learned this spring. I am writing this over the 4th of July weekend and, for the second day in a row, the United States has had over 50,000 new cases of the coronavirus. I had planned to prepare for a second wave in the fall, but I’m concerned we won’t get a break, that wave one will continue to spike until our next flu season. Last week I wrote about household … [Read more...]
Trouble Finding PPE, Paper Products and Cleaning Supplies During COVID-19 Wave 1 = Lessons Learned For A Recurrence.
Despite Coronavirus fatigue, I’m making a plan now. This is the first of two articles. (Jump to Lessons Learned) Mom and I live in New Jersey. Here in the Northeast we were hit hard by the coronavirus. Months of sheltering in place, social distancing and wearing masks has allowed us to open the state up for business in a controlled way, which is why Mom and I are willing … [Read more...]
Being a Caregiver During COVID-19 Feels Like One Big Calculated Risk.
It is not a comfortable feeling. From the very beginning of the pandemic, family caregivers were forced to make decisions with little information based on fact. Should we keep mom in assisted living or bring her home? Should we keep the home health aide or let them go while we are working from home? Should we postpone the trip to the doctor, the chemo treatment or the visit … [Read more...]
Inside Memory Care Facilities: Staff and residents adjust to a new normal.
Like everyone, I am concerned about our elders living in facilities during the Coronavirus outbreak. Last week, we learned how COVID-19 has changed life in a Skilled Nursing facility. This week, the focus is on how Memory Care facilities are adapting. Changes to daily routine Staff and administration work every day to keep up and comply with CDC, state and local health … [Read more...]
Inside Skilled Nursing Facilities: Staff is working hard to keep your loved one safe and connected.
Changes in agency home care, assisted living and skilled nursing facilities are on the horizon. Through my work, I know many eldercare professionals that work in Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNF’s). They are some of the most caring people I have ever met. They are heartbroken by the toll COVID-19 is taking on their residents and staff. The projections for loss of life … [Read more...]