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1 Courier April 26 th ‐May 1 st ,2020 The Weekly Courier April 26 th -May 1 st ALL EVENTS, etc. remain cancelled. Continue to check email, voice mail for broadcast messages, the TV (Channel 972) for updated information. OO Shop – Closed Library – Closed Guest Room Reservations – Cancelled Trips – Cancelled Salon – Closed Pool – Closed The Landing ‐ Closed Main Dining Room – Closed; meals will be delivered Country Store – Closed; carry out orders only Peapod/Grocery/Pharmacy Deliveries are permitted Transportation – only on campus Fitness Center – Closed (only open for 1 on 1 rehab/therapy appointments) NO VISITORS on campus except for Hospice, Caregivers, and private transportation for medical appointments. Sunday, April 26 on 972: Time Activity 11:00 am Church Hymns – Natalie Groom MANAGER-ON-CALL – April 25 th & April 26 th Gene Davis To contact the Manager-on-Call, call Security on x2020 and they will contact the MOC via cell phone to respond. All Courier submissions, meeting schedules and meeting room reservations should be sent through EMAIL OR IN WRITING ONLY to: Tiffan’e Markham ([email protected]). Tiffan’e can be reached on x4778 Submission deadline for The Courier is Wednesday at 12 noon. *See descriptive article + Volunteer pushers needed to transport Creighton Center AUD=Auditorium CR=Classroom CAR= Creative Arts Room

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The Weekly Courier April 26th -May 1st

ALL EVENTS, etc. remain cancelled. Continue to check email, voice mail for broadcast messages, the TV (Channel 972) for updated information.

OO Shop – Closed          Library – Closed Guest Room Reservations – Cancelled  Trips – Cancelled  Salon – Closed           Pool – Closed The Landing ‐ Closed         Main Dining Room – Closed; meals will be delivered Country Store – Closed; carry out orders only Peapod/Grocery/Pharmacy Deliveries are permitted Transportation – only on campus Fitness Center – Closed (only open for 1 on 1 rehab/therapy appointments) NO VISITORS on campus except for Hospice, Caregivers, and private transportation for medical appointments. 

Sunday, April 26 on 972:

Time  Activity 11:00 am  Church Hymns – Natalie Groom 

MANAGER-ON-CALL – April 25th & April 26th Gene Davis

To contact the Manager-on-Call, call Security on x2020 and they will contact the MOC via cell phone to respond. 

All Courier submissions, meeting schedules and meeting room reservations should be sent through EMAIL OR IN WRITING ONLY to:

Tiffan’e Markham ([email protected]).

Tiffan’e can be reached on x4778 Submission deadline for The Courier is Wednesday at 12 noon. *See descriptive article + Volunteer pushers needed to transport Creighton Center 

AUD=Auditorium  CR=Classroom    CAR= Creative Arts Room 

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KEY CONTACT NUMBERS:

In-house TV Channel – 972

Pool x2229

Fitness Center x2254

Frame Shop x7758

Country Store x2167

Salon x2226

Clinic x7791

Security x2020

Room Set-up x4774

Main Dining x2135

The Landing x2134

Catering x4771

Clock Tower/ Guest Room Reservations x9610 or “0”

Work Orders x2151

https://collington.theworxhub.com

RA Office x2214 RA Website: collingtonresidents.org

Main Number: (301) 560-3601 Security: (301) 925-7707

Collington’s Covid-19 INFO line # (800) 951-5670.

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MONDAY, APRIL 27TH : NO ACTIVITIES SCHEDULED.

TUESDAY, APRIL 28TH

Time  Activity 10:00 am  Senior Aerobic Fitness – Ebony Jordan 

10:30 am  Chair Yoga – Marion Robbins 

11:00 am  Tap It Out ‐ Kim Rivers 

11:30 am  Tai Chi Video 

1:30 pm  Songs From the Front Porch – Steve Woodbury and Ann Bauer 

2:00 pm  KC Zoo Penguin Camera – Live Camera at the Kansas City Zoo 

2:30 pm  Trivia – Ellen Sistare 

4:30 pm  Update from Administration 

7:00 pm  Medieval Love Songs and Song Traditions – Natalie Groom  WEDNESDAY, APRIL 29TH: NO ACTIVITIES SCHEDULED.   THURSDAY, APRIL 30TH

Time  Activity 10:00 am  Senior Aerobic Fitness – Ebony Jordan 

10:30 am  Chair Yoga – Marion Robbins 

11:30 am  Floor Yoga – Nadine Hathaway 

1:00 pm  Scary and Weird Story Readings – Susan Wolf 

1:30 pm  Collington Scavenger Hunt Answers– Kyle Olsen/Ann Marie Rahn/Kathleen Light 

2:00 pm  Movie Time (TMC): The Dark Corner  

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FRIDAY, MAY 1ST Time  Activity 10:00 am  Senior Aerobic Fitness – Ebony Jordan 

10:30 am  Chair Yoga – Marion Robbins 

11:00 am   Categories of American Popular Music – Don Zellman 

11:30 am  Ageless Grace – “Let’s Rock” – Marsha Voigt 

1:00 pm  Brain Teaser Puzzles – Kim Rives 

1:30 pm  Music Around the World – Facebook WOWS!!! – Kim Rivers 

2:00 pm  Virtual Book Club Check In – Kim Rivers 

4:30 pm  Update from Administration 

7:00 pm  Solo Viola Ft. Tonya Burton ‐ Natalie Groom  List of Items needed for Community Engagement Activities: 

Senior Aerobics: Chair, weights (or cans of soup) if you have them 

Chair Yoga: Chair 

Floor Yoga: Yoga Mat, if you own one 

Tai Chi: Chair (if needed) 

Let’s Tap It Out: Chair if needed and tap shoes (if you own them) 

Collington Scavenger Hung Answers: Your answers to the scavenger 

hunt, if you participated 

Brain Teaser Puzzles: Pen and paper 

 

 

 

 

 

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Collington Scavenger Hunt 

***THIS IS AN OUTSIDE SCAVEGER HUNT AND PARTICIPANTS NEED TO BE MOBILE TO FIND THE ANSWERS*** 

 

This Scavenger Hunt is meant to provide interest, and a challenge, as you wander around the campus.  As a guide, the Hunt starts at the Clocktower and remains on paved paths inside the perimeter road.  It takes you through the 4100s, 4200s and around the apartments to the lake.  The following are Clues for how you move from one object to another in the Hunt.  The object selected will have blue tape somewhere on it with a number corresponding to the Clue.  You have until Thursday, April 30th to complete your Hunt and the tape will remain on the objects until then. Pictures of the answers will be provided by Kyle Olsen on TV Channel 972, Thursday, April 30th at 1:30 pm.   Enjoy, Kathleen Light, Ann Marie Rahn, Kim Rivers and Kyle Olsen  CLUES 

1. Facing the Clocktower, turn counter‐clockwise 20 degrees, here disembarking will be a breeze   

2. Walk toward the clinic, but no need to see a doctor, if you read the yellow sign, then clear lungs would be factor 

3. Over yonder, under whites arches, a bunnies delight snuggles in the bed 4. Walking through a rectangular pavilion, follow a downhill path to a 

lonesome pot among posts    5. Outside a cottage with palindrome address, it could hold something coiled  6. Don’t walk far; and take a rest in a canopied chair   7. Continue walking straight ahead and find a green seat at 48.5 8. Proceed into the 4200’s, a friendly cluster ‐ Welcome 9. Though in summer they grow very tall, these will always remain small 10. Little ones keep literacy alive at 2+2, 2, 2‐2, 2+2 cottage    11. Walk past the flowers to the green box that peeps from bushes; to find 

what lights up this cluster 12. Proceed to the twin No No’s 13. Even without a sign you know this is for a Best Friend 14. Two red objects, don’t let them stop you 15. No pause until you reach a rock 16.   Walk past the triple views to find arboreal protection 17.   If there were players, you could watch them from here 18.   Tom Sawyer and friends helped paint this 

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19.   What should be here to help you, stands empty 20.   Walking towards water, find the numeral between 3 and 13 21. Finally rest on the swing, no more to roam, your search is now over, no 

need to call home 

 

IN MEMORIAM

Robert McGilvray   April 20th  

ITEMS OF INTEREST Regardless of what you think of him, these are words of wisdom....

*A message from Bill Gates*.

Subject: *What is the Corona/ Covid-19 Virus Really Teaching us?

It is reminding us of how materialistic our society has become and how, when in 

times of difficulty, we remember that it’s the essentials that we need (food, 

water, medicine) as opposed to the luxuries that we sometimes unnecessarily 

give value to. 

 

FOR ALL FUTURE DONATIONS TO THE OO SHOP: We know many of you are spending this “lock down time” cleaning out your closets in anticipation of dropping them off at the OO Shop once we open. We will welcome your donations and look forward to being open once again. However, it is imperative that all washable garments be laundered before donating them. We will not accept any unwashed items, and should we discover items that are not clean, they will be trashed. Additionally, any clothing that is stained but is otherwise clean, we will accept for the rag bag donation. If you intend to donate items requiring dry cleaning, please be sure they are not dirty before donating them. The OO Shop Volunteers thank you for being considerate. As we have no storage space, we will notify you later as to our schedule for accepting what we expect to be a large influx of items.

 

 

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From Susan Wolf: I want to thank our intrepid team of folks who contributed their time, energy, and sewing skills toward making masks for everyone. If I have forgotten anyone, I apologize. Please let me know so I can update the list. We all have been glad we could do this for our community! Kudos to Patty Burke, Linda Ewald, Joan Hoff, Heather Hyuck, Susan Ireland, Jeannette Jones, Jacob Kijne, Adele Miller, and Micky Noble. Thanks also to all the cluster and hall leaders who have made sure their neighbors had the masks they need.

POETS and POETRY READERS: Nothing can touch us more deeply than a poem that says something that moves us emotionally to stir up our hearts with hope, remind us of our human connections, bring us to belly laughs or tears. What a good time this is to enjoy poetry.

Have you written any poetry you would like to share with the community? Do you have a particular poem that offers you comfort and encouragement? Can you share a poem that would have us all laughing, shaking our heads in agreement, holding back our tears, making us see that life is worth the living no matter what?

We are hoping to schedule poetry sessions on TV Channel 972 if we get enough interest. You could record yourself reading the poem or someone else could read it for the audience. If you would like to contribute, please contact Nancy Lively (x 7304. [email protected]) or Ann Marie Rahn (x5098. [email protected]).

Community Outreach News: A check for $2000 from our Collington Outreach Foundation Grant was sent to the Community Place Cafe in Hyattsville. The Cafe is closed because of Covid-19 and it normally serves 60 low-income individuals a meal at no cost. Our community donates 144 sandwiches twice a month toward this meal and 6-8 times a year a full meal is provided from our Collington kitchen. The check was sent to the Director of this program and he will buy food cards to distribute to those in need. The Bowie Interfaith Pantry would like to say Thank You to all our community residents who have sent in checks!! Donations to the Pantry can be sent to 2614 Kenhill Drive, Suite 134, Bowie, MD 20715. Usually we take a carload of items twice a month but cannot do this service at this time.

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DEPARTMENT ANNOUNCEMENTS

FROM CULINARY SERVICES: Meal Delivery will occur daily between 11am and 3 pm.

HORTICULTURIST UPDATE: Our Landscaper will be back on campus next Tuesday/ Wednesday (weather permitting) to mow only. We are asking all residents to please remain indoors when they hear the equipment approaching. Please stay away from the contractor. Any questions please call me on 4796. Please continue to keep 6'+ social distancing. thanks so much, Kyle😃

FROM ADMINISTRATION: The 972 broadcasts to the community will be held on Tuesdays and Fridays. Tune in to 972 at 4:30 PM. FROM FINANCE: Direct Debit Program – there is no better time to sign up for direct debit. Collington offers a way for you to pay your monthly fees without you having to write a check and place it in the payment box. Direct Debit provides Collington the ability to deduct your monthly fee payment from the bank account of your choosing. Collington can help by processing your monthly fee payment without you leaving your home. You can include the form with this month’s payment or call Sharon Carr at extension 4775 or Tamika Pannell at extension 4764 and one of them will come and pick up the completed form. All of the necessary instructions are on the form. You will receive your statements within the first week of the month and payments are processed on or about the 10th of the month. If you have any questions, please reach out to the Finance team. MANAGER-ON-CALL: The Manager-on-Call (MOC) will now work from home on the weekends. Contact Security, x2020 and they will reach out to the MOC.  

 

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What Collington Residents Need To Know About the Maryland Primary Election June 2, 2020

Brought to you by Collington MaCCRA (Maryland Continuing Care Residents Association)

All active registered voters will be mailed ballots early in May

You do not need to apply for an absentee ballot. The Governor has postponed the primary from April 28 to June 2 and decreed that it be conducted by mail. The Board of Elections will mail ballots to registered Democrats and Republicans early in May, including a return envelope with prepaid postage. Voted ballots must be postmarked on or before Tuesday, June 2, 2020.

What's on the ballot?

It's a Presidential primary, so both Democrats and Republicans (voting on separate Democratic and Republican ballots) vote their preference for the candidate to be their party's nominee for president. Also on the ballots are candidates for: Representative in Congress - District 4, Judge of the Circuit Court - District 7, and delegates to the national party conventions from the 4th Congressional District.

What if you are not registered to vote?

To vote in the upcoming primary, you must be registered by May 27, 2020. If you have a Maryland driver's license, you can register online.

https://voterservices.elections.maryland.gov/OnlineVoterRegistration/

Otherwise, you can download and print an application and mail it in. https://www.elections.maryland.gov/voter_registration/documents/English_Internet_VRA.pdf

Or you can contact Lorrie Rogers (x7371, [email protected]), who will put a voter registration application in your mail slot for you to fill it out and mail in.

What if you are not registered as a Democrat or as a Republican?

Maryland has closed primaries, so only those registered as a Democrat or Republican can vote in their party's primary. If you are registered to vote as Unaffiliated (Independent), you are not permitted to vote in the primary. If you wish to vote in the primary, you must designate a party prior to May 27, 2020, using the process above for registering for the first time (essentially re-register).

What if you are not sure about your status?

Just want to check to be sure that you are properly registered? Go to https://voterservices.elections.maryland.gov/VoterSearch and put in your name, date of birth, and zip code. If you are registered, the results will show your name, address, and party affiliation. There will also be links at the bottom to "My Candidate Information - Presidential Primary Election", so you can see who is on the ballot. You can also call the Board of Elections at 410-269-2840 to check on your status.

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COVID-19 Continued

What has changed?

Several residents in the Shenandoah community are now isolated as they are cared for by our outstanding nursing staff. Also some of our residents in Independent Living are quarantined. We cannot visit, but we can call or use email to stay in touch and let them know we care.

We will continue to get frequent updates on Covid-19 cases within Maryland, Prince Georges County and Collington. Dates and times have changed. Monday, Wednesday and Friday there will be an up-date from Ann Gillespie and Megan Barbour sent by email through Karen Cheney. On Tuesday and Friday at 4:30 pm each day, there will be a live update on channel 972 or through Zoom or both.

Now that Covid-19 has entered Collington, we must be more vigilant than ever. You know the drill - NO leaving campus without a pass (Karen Cheney is the contact), NO leaving home without a mask (Su-san Wolf can arrange for masks), NO wandering hallways or lingering at the mailboxes, NO fellowship for now.

But YES to wandering 123 acres of beautiful grounds - with that mask on! Check out the gardens in the cottages and villas. Outdoor patios of the apartments are also blooming. Song birds, bees, hummingbirds (yes, they are around), bluebirds, trees, bushes and plantings at the greenhouse and hill garden, and the woods, all of these are wonderful resources to try to abate feelings of being cooped up. I have never enjoyed spring more since I left Maine.

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What is unchanged?

We are still in this together including everyone we know and those that we don’t know and never will. Our bonds have never been clearer, our existence - health, safety and comfort - depends on everyone. We are indebted to our staff, our grocery clerks and delivery people, our health care workers, and all our frontline people who are putting their lives at risk daily.

It is ironic that in this time of social distancing our interconnectedness has never been clearer. So what must we do for each other?

And please be patient with our administration and staff. Remember, we have Team A and Team B, with one week on and one week off from work. Half of our staff are here at any one time, which means each one is doing the work of two.

Let us be proud of the foresight to prepare our campus for this virus; remember the zero deficiencies!

Please, keep 6 feet apart, wear a mask, wash your hands often and stay home, stay well.

Sending healing wishes to all, Lois Brown, Resident Association President 4/24/20 --

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Mont omery &

COVID-19 PARTNERS IN PREVENTION

HOSPICE CARE AT HOME

This package provides patients and household members an overview of COVID-19 and the key actions required to prevent infection and how to care for patients suspected of infection of COVID-19.

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Dear Patients and Families of Montgomery and Prince George’s Hospice,

We want to take a moment to share with you some important information concern-ing the steps that we, at Montgomery Hospice and Prince George’s Hospice, are taking to ensure the well-being of our patients, families, and employees during this global pandemic. We are all coming to terms with the fact that we are living in the middle of an unprecedented health care crisis that is impacting every area of our lives. We want to assure you that our care teams are taking immediate and definitive steps like so many other health care organizations in response to the guidance we are receiving from federal, state and local governmental agencies, and other regulatory organizations.Our highest priority is the safety and well-being of our patients, their families, and our employees and volunteers. That is why we have activated our Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan and have a COVID-19 Response Team that is meet-ing at least daily in order to respond to the changing situation in our community. Here are a few things that you should know:

• We are screening all of our employees for fever, respiratory symptoms, international travel and contact with individuals who have been or suspected to be exposed to the COVID-19 virus.

• Anyone not passing our screening has been isolated from work for a minimum of 14 days as we monitor for symptoms.

• We are performing similar screenings for all visitors at our inpatient facility, Casey House and restricting visitation to anyone who does not pass the screening.

Please know that our services, supplies and visits may be limited at this time as we prioritize where our resources are needed most.Attached, please find the pamphlet we have developed for our patients and families to help with your questions and concerns.One question we are getting frequently: Is there a test available to our patients?

• Our hospice organization does not have access to the testing required to identify COVID-19.

Thank you for entrusting us with the care of your loved ones. Feel free to contact our office with any further questions or concerns at 301-921-4400.

Ann Mitchell, MPH President and CEO

Geoffrey Coleman, MD, MHAChief Medical Officer

Mont omery &

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5 Things to KnowWhat is COVID-19?

COVID-19 is a disease caused by a new coronavirus, which has not been previ-ously identified in humans. Coronavirus-es are a large family of viruses found in both animals and humans.

What are the symptoms of COVID-19?

In most cases, COVID-19 causes mild symptoms including a runny nose, sore throat, cough and fever. It can be more severe for some people and can lead to pneumonia or breathing difficulties. In some cases, infection can lead to death.

How does COVID-19 spread?

COVID-19 appears to spread most easily through close contact with an infected person. When someone who has COVID-19 coughs or sneezes, small droplets are released and, if you are too close, you can breathe in the virus.

Who is most at risk?

We still need to learn more about how COVID-19 affects people. Older people, and people with other medical conditions, such as diabetes and heart disease, appear to be more at risk of developing severe disease.

What is the treatment for COVID-19?

There is no currently available treatment or vaccine for COVID-19. However, many of the symptoms can be treated.

5 Things to DoWash your hands frequently.

Wash your hands with soap and water or, if your hands are not visibly dirty, use an alcohol-based hand rub. This will remove the virus if it is on your hands.

Cover your mouth and nose with a flexed elbow or tissue when coughing and sneezing.

Throw away the used tissue immediate-ly and wash your hands with soap and water or use an alcohol-based hand rub. This way you protect others from any virus released through coughs and sneezes.

If possible, keep a distance of at least 6 feet between yourself and someone who is coughing, sneezing or has a fever.

COVID-19 appears to spread most easi-ly through close contact with an infected person. Droplets spreading from sneezing and coughing could travel about 6 feet.

Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth

Hands touch many surfaces which can be contaminated with the virus. If you touch your eyes, nose or mouth with your unclean hands, you can transfer the virus from the surface to yourself.

If you have fever, cough AND difficul-ty breathing, seek medical care. Phone ahead and inform the health center when you will visit.

Always follow the guidance of your health care professional or national health advisories.

Mont omery &FOR PATIENTS AT HOME AND VISITORS

Novel CoronavirusCOVID-19

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Mont omery &FOR PATIENTS AT HOME AND VISITORS

Novel CoronavirusCOVID-19

Do older adults have a higher risk of becoming more seriously ill from COVID-19?

Older adults (age 60+) and those with pre-existing medical conditions have a greater risk for serious illness, and in some cases death, if they be-come infected with COVID-19. Examples of preexisting medical conditions include: lung disease, cancer, diabetes, heart disease or other conditions that impact the immune system’s ability to fight germs.

Currently, people are at risk for contracting COVID-19 who:• Recently traveled to geographic areas of concern• Have close, personal contact with a person diagnosed with COVID-19• Care for people with COVID-19

If you are an older adult or you have one or more chronic health condi-tions, you can take action to reduce your risk of exposure to COVID-19:

• Take everyday precautions to keep space between yourself and others• When you go out in public, keep away from others who are sick, limit close contact and wash your hands often with soap and water or hand sanitizer with at least 60 percent alcohol content• Avoid crowds as much as possible

What do I do if there is a confirmed case of COVID-19 in my community?

It is likely that at some point, widespread transmission of COVID-19 in the United States will occur. Experts expect that the coming weeks and months, we can expect to see more cases in the U.S. and worldwide.Community spread is how the common cold and flu are transmitted — meaning people catch it from each other while going about their daily lives. Reported community spread of COVID-19 in parts of the U.S. raises the level of concern about the immediate threat for the affected commu-nities.

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Depending on the severity, public health officials will recommend certain actions to help reduce your risk of being exposed to COVID-19 if an out-break happens in your community. These actions can slow the spread and reduce the impact of disease.

If COVID-19 is spreading in your community, follow directions from public health officials. You may be asked to do one or more of the following:

• Monitor for symptoms of illness: including fever, cold-like symptoms, cough, difficulty breathing or shortness of breath• Quarantine at home: used to separate and restrict the movement of those who are well but who may have been exposed to disease but do not show symptoms to help stop the spread of disease• Isolation at home: used to separate those who are sick from those who are healthy to help stop the spread of disease

If you are asked to do any of the above, your health care practitioner or local health department will provide information about how to proceed.You may also be asked a lot of questions about your recent travel, activity and interaction with others outside your home. This is a normal part of con-tact tracing, which health care practitioners and scientists use to help de-termine the risk of COVID-19 exposure in communities.

Should I cancel plans to travel abroad?

At this time, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recom-mends that people who are at risk for serious illness, including older adults and those with pre-existing medical conditions, avoid cruise travel and non-essential air travel.If you must travel, CDC is updating travel advisories as warranted and has advised against nonessential travel to some geographic areas of concern. Those with underlying health conditions are advised to avoid nonessential travel to certain areas as well.

Visit the CDC travel advisory site to check on current travel warnings if you are planning a trip abroad: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/travelers/index.html.

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What can I do to be prepared for COVID-19?

Older adults are advised to prepare in the following ways:

• Check your regular prescription drugs to make sure you have an ade-quate supply; refill your prescriptions if needed• Have an adequate supply of non-prescriptive drugs and other health supplies, including pain relievers, stomach remedies, cough and cold medicines• Have enough household items, groceries, and water on hand so that you will be prepared to stay at home• Consider ways of getting food brought to your house through family, so-cial or commercial networks if you are forced to stay home for longer than your supplies allow• Stay in touch with others by phone or email; you may need to ask for help from friends, family, neighbors, community health workers, etc. if you become sick• Determine who can provide you with care if your caregiver gets sick

Wash your hands after putting away groceries, touching money or handling anything that comes from outside the home. Clean your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing, or having been in a public place. Ask anyone enter-ing your home to wash their hands upon entering.

Use commercial cleaning products to wipe high-touch points often, includ-ing:

• canes, walker grips, wheelchair arms, push handles and brake handles• handrails and commode chair handrails, faucets, doorknobs, and refrigerator handles• reacher/grabber handles and pill boxes• telephones, remotes and light switches

What should I do if I think I am sick with COVID-19?

If you have recently traveled to any geographic area of concern or were in contact with someonewith COVID-19, and you become sick with fever, cough or have difficulty breathing, seek medicalcare right away. Follow these steps:

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• Call your doctor or emergency room before you go• Tell them about recent travel and close contacts (such as people in your household)• Wear a mask, if one is available

What can I do to support older adults?

• Know what medications your older loved one is taking and contact them to ask if they need refills or an extended supply of medication• Check in with any older friends or family members regularly by email or phone to see if they need assistance, food, water or other supplies• If a loved one is living in a care facility, monitor the situation — ask the facility about its protocol if there is an outbreak and about the health of other residents.

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KEEPING YOUR HOME SAFEEncourage your family members to:

All households• Clean hands at the door and at regular intervals• Create habits and reminders to avoid touching their face and cover

coughs and sneezes• Disinfect surfaces like doorknobs, tables, and handrails regularly• Increase ventilation by opening windows or adjusting air conditioning

Households with vulnerable seniors or those with significant underlying conditions

Significant underlying conditions include heart, lung, kidney disease; diabetes; and conditions that suppress the immune system• Have the healthy people in the household conduct themselves as if they

were a significant risk to the person with underlying conditions. For exam-ple, wash hands frequently before interacting with the person, such as by feeding or caring for the person

• If possible, provide a protected space for vulnerable household members• Ensure all utensils and surfaces are cleaned regularly

Households with sick family members

• Give sick members their own room if possible, and keep the door closed• Have only one family member care for them• Consider providing additional protections or more intensive care for

household members over 65 years old or with underlying conditions

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SOURCES

All the information provided in this pamphlet has been obtained from these sources. For more up to date information, visit the websites listed below.

1. The World Health Organization www.who.int

2. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention www.cdc.gov

3. Maryland Department of Health coronavirus.maryland.gov

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