Caregiving for Older Adults During the Coronavirus

In the midst of the worldwide coronavirus, or COVID-19 pandemic, there is a lot of fear and uncertainty, especially if you are caring for someone who is older or has a chronic condition. Older adults are particularly vulnerable (CDC,2020) meaning they, their caregivers, and the professionals who serve them need to take extra precautions.

For the current, reliable information COVID-19, visit https://www.cdc.gov

What Caregivers & Older Adults Need to Know

Resources for Caregivers, Older Adults and Persons with Special Needs

If you or someone you know is caring for another person, it is important to have the most updated information from credible sources. Below are resources and articles for caregivers and care recipients during the coronavidus.

Staying Home

• Checklist to Get Your Household Ready
• FAQs for Individuals and Families
• Cleaning and Disinfection Recommendations

Special Considerations

• Military Families
  • DoD Resources
  • Lessons from Military Caregivers Amid Coronavirus
  • What Veterans Need to Know
  • VA Public Health Update
  • Practical Tips for Caregivers Concerned About Coronavirus
• Individuals in Residential and Nursing Facilities
  • Interim Guidance for Nursing Homes
• Individuals with Disabilities
  • What do Older Adults and People with Disabilities Need to Know?
• Separating Fact from Fiction
  • Coronavirus Rumor Control

Self-Care

• Mindfulness – iTunes Podcast
• Does Your Morning Routine Feed Your Body, Mind & Spirit?
• Secrets of Self-Care | Mindfulness Meditation
• Secrets of Self-Care | Importance of Sleep