With the pandemic coinciding with the holidays, every family must take precaution when visiting their loved ones in memory care communities as they are considered most vulnerable to the virus. Safety protocols are set by every community to make family visits extra safe to minimize any risks of infection for the residents and staff as well as the families visiting as well.
Social isolation is an enormous concern for our elderly during the current pandemic. The process of keeping our most vulnerable population from being exposed to COVID-19 must include a degree of separation from the general population and other measures to reduce transmission. However, this process alone comes with an additional set of risks not associated with infection.
Most assisted living facilities have taken measures to keep residents safe during COVID-19 by strictly limiting or not allowing visitors. While these precautions do ensure a much greater level of safety for residents, long-term isolation and quarantine can lead to unwanted side effects, such as mental stress, loneliness, and depression.
Our tips will help you have a caring and honest talk with your loved one to prepare them for a move to memory care.
As you prepare for your needed and welcome break during the holiday season, remember that you aren’t alone and respite care can be the way for you to take better care of yourself during any busy or stressful time.
Give yourself permission every single day to care for yourself as a caregiver.
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