Waiting for medical test results can be emotionaly draining. however the complexity does not stop there. There's beyond "negative is good, positive is bad."

For months, Patricia Merryweather-Arges, a health care expert, has fielded questions about the coronavirus pandemic from fellow Rotary Club members in the Midwest. Recently people have wondered “Is it safe for me to go see my doctor? Should I keep that appointment with my dentist? What about that knee replacement I put on hold: Should… Continue reading What Seniors Should Know Before Going Ahead With Elective Procedures

Content modified from the American Red Cross | June 26, 2020 The Fourth of July is a time when people typically gather together to enjoy warm summer weather, along with backyard barbecues, fireworks, or fun near the water. This year, our Independence Day celebrations may be different due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Many individuals… Continue reading Avoid Hidden Dangers: 4th of July Safety Tips

We all carry an emotional backpack that holds our memories and life experiences...After this worldwide epidemic, we will have some sorting to do.

It will never stop being important to celebrate each moment of recovery we experience during this pandemic. When the good news starts rolling in, and it will, we owe it to ourselves to stop and commemorate it.

Cars can feel like a protective bubble. But as a gateway between "safe" and "not safe" spaces, they should be cleaned often to prevent COVID-19 transmission.

Use of Cloth Face Masks to Help Slow the Spread of COVID-19 How to Wear Cloth Face Coverings (Face Masks) Cloth face coverings should: fit snugly but comfortably against the side of the face be secured with ties or ear loops include multiple layers of fabric allow for breathing without restriction be able to be… Continue reading How to Wear Cloth Face Coverings

The CDC is advising the use of simple cloth face coverings to slow the spread of COVID-19.  Here are three easy methods to make cloth face masks at home.

The CDC recommends wearing cloth face coverings in public settings where social distancing measures are difficult to maintain (grocery stores, pharmacies).

Above: Jess Silfa, left, with her grandmother Tomasa Soto, and mother Maggie Soto. With the coronavirus epidemic, younger family members such as Silfa are becoming caregivers for elderly relatives. (Courtesy of Jess Silfa and the Washington Post) Original article by Sindya Bhanoo on WashingtonPost.com | March 23, 2020 Until recently, Jess Silfa’s 96-year-old grandmother was… Continue reading Pandemic Forces Family Members Into New Role: Caregivers for Elderly Loved Ones