Caring for the Elders During Lockdown
The pandemic of coronavirus has put the entire world into a turbulent mode and people everywhere are in a panic over its looming threat. With an unprecedented lockdown declared in many places, one of the population groups that get the most affected is that of the senior community. With the rising number of cases of this dangerous virus, both the physical, social and psychological health of elders calls for immediate attention and must be necessarily prioritized. The aging population is more vulnerable to infections and epidemics with decreasing body immunity and comorbidities. Therefore, social distancing assumes paramount importance now to avoid calamities. Many elders live with their families, reside in senior independent living homes or care facilities like assisted living homes and senior living communities. All of them need adequate support systems to manage their daily life and take care of healthcare needs. Let us understand what kind of care and assistance they need. Seni