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How to Wear Cloth Face Coverings

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

Brooke Phillips, CWCMS
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How to Make a Cloth Face Mask (3 methods) – Instructions from the CDC

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.

Brooke Phillips, CWCMS
CDC recommendations for the use of cloth face masks

CDC Recommendations for the Use of Cloth Face Masks to Help Slow the Spread of COVID-19

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

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Pandemic Forces Family Members Into New Role: Caregivers for Elderly Loved Ones

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

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2019-2020 caregiver contest runner up Ali

Caregiver Contest Runner-Up Winner: Ali T.

Shield HealthCare asked caregivers what their tips were for finding life balance. Congrats to 18th annual Caregiver Contest runner up winner Ali T.

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2019-2020 caregiver contest runner up Lauren

Caregiver Contest Runner-Up Winner: Lauren B.

Shield HealthCare asked caregivers what their tips were for finding life balance. Congrats to 18th annual Caregiver Contest runner-up winner Lauren B.

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2019-2020 caregiver contest runner up Melissa

Caregiver Contest Runner-Up Winner: Melissa J.

Shield HealthCare asked caregivers what their tips were for finding life balance. Congrats to 18th annual Caregiver Contest runner-up winner Melissa J.

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2019-2020 caregiver contest runner up Robin

Caregiver Contest Runner-Up Winner: Robin S.

Shield HealthCare asked caregivers what their tips were for finding life balance. Congrats to 18th annual Caregiver Contest runner-up wnner Robin S.

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2019-2020 caregiver contest runner up Brenda

Caregiver Contest Runner-Up Winner: Brenda B.

Shield HealthCare asked caregivers what their tips were for finding life balance. Congrats to 18th annual Caregiver Contest runner-up winner Brenda B.

Stephanie Struyck Elgin
What can older adults do to reduce their risk

Coronavirus Facts: What can older adults do to reduce their risk of illness?

Original article by Rachel Nania, AARP | Updated March 23, 2020 Older adults and people with chronic health conditions, such as diabetes, heart disease and lung ailments, are more likely than younger, healthier people to experience serious symptoms from the illness caused by the coronavirus (COVID-19). In the U.S., that means more than 105 million… Continue reading Coronavirus Facts: What can older adults do to reduce their risk of illness?

Brooke Phillips, CWCMS
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