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The COVID-19 pandemic and the recent surge in the delta variant have required many changes to how people all across the world live their lives. Because older adults are at a greater risk of developing serious COVID-19 complications, senior living facilities around the country have taken steps to keep residents as safe as possible. Below, learn about these steps and how you can better protect the seniors in your life.

How to Protect Seniors From COVID-19's Delta Variant

1. Limit Visitors

Whether your loved one is in a senior living facility or they are living on their own, limiting visitors reduces exposure to the virus. With fewer people coming in and going out, there is less opportunity for the virus to spread. Older individuals should only see people in their "quarantine bubble" until the threat of the delta variant has subsided. A quarantine bubble is a small group of people who have agreed to engage in non-distanced activities only with one another. Ideally, each member of the bubble should be vaccinated and continue wearing a mask in group settings.

2. Help Them Stay at Home

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Home might be a senior living facility, or it might be the house your loved one lives in on their own or with other family members. No matter where their home base is, help them stay there, so their exposure to the virus is as minimal as it can be. That means you may need to run errands for them and help them stock up on supplies, so they won't have to venture out by themselves. Protect yourself as well when you're out and about by using drive-thru windows, curbside pickups, and home delivery whenever possible.

3. Pause Social Activities

Social and group activities should be put on hold until the delta variant starts to pose less of a health risk. A senior can still partake in activities with those in their bubble, and they can still enjoy solo activities like arts and crafts, reading, and leisurely walks. To avoid isolation and the many problems that can accompany it, maintain regular communication with your senior loved one. Call them on the phone, show them how to make video calls and use videoconferencing apps, and send letters, emails, and care packages to make sure they stay connected.

 

To keep your senior loved one safe during the COVID-19 pandemic, turn to the caring staff at Mt. Washington Care Center. Their team has implemented these and other safety measures to protect residents. Located in Cincinnati, OH, they have provided senior living solutions since 1979, offering skilled nursing and rehabilitation services in a welcoming, home-like environment. Call (513) 231-4561 or visit them online to learn more.

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