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Tai Chi for Seniors and their caregivers
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Easter Holiday Activities for Seniors and Family Caregivers
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This is the essential checklist for your senior loved ones who are in isolation due to the COVID-19 outbreak.
Seniors and elderly citizens are highly vulnerable to the
Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Older people with underlying health concerns
or pre-existing diseases are highly susceptible to contracting the virus.
Considering the
Who is at higher risk of contracting the novel Coronavirus (Covid-19)?
Elderly and senior citizens are more vulnerable to this virus and some people are at higher risk of getting very sick from this illness. This includes:
Older adults
People who have serious chronic medical conditions
Lauren Dykovitz is a writer and author. Her mom, Jerie, was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease in 2010 at age 62. Lauren self-published her first book, Learning to Weather the Storm: A Story of Life, Love, and Alzheimer's. She writes about her experience on her blog,