Caregiving During a Pandemic
- ISBN-10
- ISBN-13
- 9798656371889
- Pages
- 118
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2020-06-29
- Authors
- Laura Town, Karen Hoffman
Description
Older adults face serious health risks in a pandemic. As a caregiver, managing these risks falls to you. And you probably have a lot of questions: How do I prepare for and protect my loved one from infection? What do I do if they become infected? How do I keep myself safe while continuing to provide care? This book addresses these questions and helps you navigate the maze of requirements and restrictions created by the current public health crisis. It specifically covers precautions and preventive actions to take to avoid infection and tips for waiting out the pandemic at home. It also covers what to do if you or your loved one get sick and how digital technology can help you and your loved one stay connected to the outside world while you are recovering. Long-distance caregiving tips for taking care of a loved one who lives far away are also included, along with tips for preserving your loved one's independence. Finally, the importance of self-care is discussed, as well as ways to avoid caregiver burnout. If you are caring for an older loved one, knowing their risk and yours is the first step to keeping you both safe today. Applying logical precautions and thoughtful preparedness-along with a small dose of good humor-will help you get through the pandemic safely.
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