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Moving an Older Parent Across State Lines
One in 20 Americans have moved in the last year for reasons related to the pandemic. Here is a list of tasks and special considerations when moving your older parent.
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The Big Picture: Vaccinations in NC
In the big picture, North Carolina continues to steadily roll out vaccines in its goal to reach herd immunity in the coming months.
Tags: coronavirus vaccine, herd immunity, vaccination, coronavirus, Public Health, CDC
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How to handle funeral services in the era of COVID-19
While earlier in the pandemic, many families postponed funeral services, the industry has evolved ways to enable families to safely gather in-person for small services or virtually, for large ones.
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The Etiquette of Writing an Obituary
Writing an obituary can be daunting. Here are answers to some common questions.
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More Vaccination Options
Mass vaccination events, larger Family Medicine practices, and Walgreens will begin helping hospitals and county health departments administer COVID-19 vaccinations in North Carolina starting this week.
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Is it a "bump in the road" or is it "the road?"
When a medical event occurs, it is natural to power through to get to the other side. However, with frail seniors, caregivers may have to accept that needs will continue to arise and adopt a different perspective.
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Keep copy of your parent's COVID-19 Vaccination Card
COVID Vaccination Record Cards are easy to misplace and trouble to replace. Keep yours or your parent's in a safe place.
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Responding Wisely to Crises
While a crisis in the moment can feel utterly overwhelming and unsolvable, it's important to remember that situations unfold over time and the solutions required to respond to them do, too.
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Living through the Ups and Downs of Vaccine Distribution
While it may seem to many that the rollout of the vaccine in NC is impossibly slow, week after week, the numbers provide a deeper story.
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ASK AGING WELL: When can I visit my mother who had COVID?
Many assume they must wait for a negative COVID test before having an in-person visit or safely bringing in home help. CDC explains why not.
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Cultivating Steadiness in Unsteady Times
The pandemic has introduced many problems we could not have anticipated or planned for. Keep cultivating the steady mind needed to respond wisely to whatever arises.
Tags: coronavirus, rehab, home care, dementia, hospitals
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