“That really is no different for an older person … even though they might be considered ‘vulnerable.’ ”Have a goal for video calls. “There’s a lot of ways that people can connect rather than traditional phone calls,” Barsness added. Older Americans still need to manage chronic illnesses they have while isolating at home. The National Institute on Aging offers workout routines for older Americans on YouTube. Talk to relatives or neighbors about your challenges during this time of isolation, and give them opportunities to help you.

Source: Washington Post May 06, 2020 15:00 UTC