Should Nursing Homes Reopen to Visitors?
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Q. My mother, Betty, is in a nursing home in Richmond. Although she has advanced dementia, I could tell that she always enjoyed our family’s visits. Her face always brightened when she saw me, my wife, and her grandchildren. She would smile when we looked through old photo albums, listened to her favorite songs, or brought her favorite chocolates. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, we haven’t seen her
in two months (except for a few times on FaceTime with the help of a kind nurse). We understand why nursing homes are still closed to visitors, with seniors being the most vulnerable population and some nursing homes being hit hard. However, I heard a guidance was released about nursing homes possibly reopening in stages. Do you know the latest on this in our area? Thanks for your help!
Critter Corner: New Fairfax County Grocery Shopping and Pharmacy Pick-up Service for Older Adults
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My 85-year-old neighbor, Ruth, goes to the supermarket, but not often. Even with her face mask and rubber gloves, she doesn’t want to risk anything. She is not technologically savvy, so she cannot order online. I’ve helped a few times by picking her up some essentials, but I am so busy with my job and homeschooling my children that I cannot help as much as I would like. Are there any local programs to
help my neighbor and others like her? We live in Fairfax County.
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