Coronavirus: Caring for the elderly

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00:00As COVID-19 has brought about rapid changes in our lifestyles, there is one particular

00:12group that continue to remain affected and vulnerable during this time, and they are

00:18our senior citizens.

00:19As a public, we can help them during this time.

00:25Let's take the time out to do weekly check-in calls with people from our community and our

00:32wider circle who may be living alone.

00:34Teach them to use technology by guiding them through the steps by which they can use technology

00:40easily, and that will increase their confidence to get connected with you digitally.

00:46Offer to buy them groceries if you have seniors living in your local community so that they

00:52feel taken care of, and they also have a helping hand.

00:58Offer to listen to seniors as they went out about how they're feeling and open up about

01:04their emotions.

01:06This is an important part for them to heal and to cope with this current situation.

01:12Encourage them to get involved in activities that make them feel good by looking after

01:18their basic hygiene, by cooking meals, and also taking up hobbies, and regularly check

01:27on them so that they feel encouraged and motivated by doing this.

01:32Give them enough information about COVID-19 so that they don't feel anxious and worried,

01:40and they're able to sail through this time smoothly.

01:48Learn more at www.cdc.gov.au

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