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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.
Tags: coronavirus, coronavirus testing, testing
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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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Where Can I Get Vaccinated?
According to the NCDHHS vaccine tracker, it took four weeks to administer the first 109,799 vaccines. Last week, an additional 80,396 vaccines were administered. Vaccines are becoming available for those in Group 1b (75+).
Tags: coronavirus, coronavirus vaccine, vaccination, hospitals, Department of Health and Human Services, Phase 1
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Critical Questions Answered On COVID Vaccination Rollout in NC
With North Carolina having administered roughly 24% of the vaccines it has received (according to the CDC COVID Data Tracker), here are answers to reader questions.
Tags: coronavirus, coronavirus vaccine, vaccination, CDC, Department of Health and Human Services
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ASK AGING WELL: Can I get a home COVID testing kit?
While preferable and quick to get tested in-person, if someone is older or frail and not experiencing acute symptoms, it is possible for a family member to pick up a test kit to help them perform at home. They will have to return to the same site they picked it up to drop it off.
Tags: coronavirus, coronavirus testing, free
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When Will Your Loved One in Skilled Nursing Be Vaccinated?
Vaccinations in North Carolina Nursing Homes began December 28. CVS estimates that all 128,000 residents and workers in long term care facilities in the state will receive their initial shot and booster within 12 weeks.
Tags: coronavirus vaccine, vaccination, nursing home, skilled nursing
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Cultivating a generous spirit
Small acts of kindness can turn the recipient's day around, and your day, too.
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Creating special moments during the holidays while staying safe
From elbow bumps instead of hugs to outdoor meals with distancing and masks, everyone is trying to make the holidays both special and safe.
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The Vaccine and Holiday Recommendations
Phase 1 of vaccination distribution launched Monday for the most at risk. With limited supplies and increasing numbers of cases, continue to practice the three W's and limit holiday travel.
Tags: coronavirus, holiday, coronavirus vaccine, vaccination, Department of Health and Human Services, Pfizer
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Is it time to give up driving?
Giving up driving is one of life's hardest losses. What are ways to help a loved one who is resistant do so, when it becomes clear they are no longer safe on the road?
Tags: driving, Division of Motor Vehicles, senior citizen, accident
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What to expect if you need to go to the hospital
As predicted, given the number of people who traveled for Thanksgiving, COVID cases continue to rise, and some hospitals are approaching capacity. Here are important considerations if you are going to the ER.
Tags: coronavirus, hospital beds, emergency
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Current news on COVID vaccine distribution plan
With a COVID test positivity rate of 11.4%, North Carolinians are eager to know precisely when vaccinations will be available. Here is what Dr. Mandy Cohen shared in Thursday's press conference.
Tags: coronavirus, coronavirus vaccine, vaccination, free, Pfizer, Moderna
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