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Supporting our seniors The worldwide COVID-19 pandemic has impacted everyone to some degree. Seniors are some of the most vulnerable citizens, both to the impact of the virus and to social distancing. Many Mission-based businesses are offering special shopping times, just for seniors, to help them avoid the rush of panic buying. Other programs are also continuing to help those who need a hand.

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Connect with your elderly neighbours Self-isolation is important, but remember to help others ber one, but the other thing we can do is reach out to the seniors we know around us and see what extra help they might need right now,” Mackenzie said.

“The impact of COVID-19 could mean that their care worker is under the weather and can’t provide help. It could mean that their adult children who would normally help them aren’t feeling well and can’t help them. It may mean that they really shouldn’t be in crowded situation … Somebody else could go do their grocery shopping for them.”

Mackenzie recommends exchanging phone numbers with your neighbours (if you don’t already have them) and keeping in contact with each other via phone or text.

Mackenzie said a crisis like this tends to galvanize communities, and she expects that most communities will take the time to rally around each other and get through this pandemic together.

“From my years in homecare, that is the kind of thing we would see. I was in homecare during the blizzard of ’96 ... and the way people came together to help each other out at that time was phenomenal. Now that was a different issue, in terms of Make sure your neighbours – especially the elderly – have all their needs taken care of during the COVID-19 crisis. why there was a crisis. But the effect on seniors being shut in and not getting what they needed … there is the potential of that today.

“We are going to see a lot As the world grapples with reach out by phone at 604The Great Canadian Supermore seniors needing help with things … so if we are the COVID-19 pandemic, 316-7125. That is what Rotary store has limited its hours to local groups and businesses is all about – Service Above 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. with special healthy, we should help.” are doing their part to help Self: We are here to serve our seniors shopping on Tuesdays seniors navigate through these community. and Fridays from 7 to 8 a.m. difficult times. q Local grocery stores, pharLondon Drugs will be open + Locks installed, re-keyed & repaired GOVERNMENT q Mission Community Ser- macies and businesses have to seniors and people with LICENSED & INSURED + Security surveys & upgrades vices’ Seniors Department is created special “seniors only” disabilities only from 8 to + Mailbox locks, and more currently running limited ser- shopping times to help people 9 a.m. Monday to Friday. vices during the COVID-19 get the essentials they need.

London Drugs has also set outbreak.

Save-On-Foods has limited up a dedicated resource to If you know of any seniors its hours of operation, open- help seniors on a one-onin the community who are in ing their doors from 8 a.m. to one basis. Caregivers and 2 4 -h o u r need of wellness checks, food 8 p.m. In addition, the store family members can email Y EMERGENC or any essential supplies, call will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 SupportSeniors@LondonE (778) 930-3399 S E R V IC 604-826-3634. a.m. for seniors, people with Drugs.com if they know of Some of the essential pro- disabilities and those most a family member who might https://a-oklocksmith.com grams that are still running in- vulnerable to shop in a less be isolated and in desperate clude Seniors Wellness Checks hectic environment and allow need of any essential items VISA & MASTERCARD and Frozen Meals on Wheels. for social distancing. or medications.

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The threat of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is impacting lives worldwide.

As people continue to take precautions and self-isolate, there is one vulnerable group that cannot be ignored and that is the elderly in the community.

Many B.C. communities have higher-than-average population of seniors, based on the popularity of the province as a retirement destination.

BC Seniors Advocate Isobel Mackenzie said at times such as this, it’s important to ensure everyone has a strong support system – neighbours helping neighbours.

“When the provincial health officer calls on British Columbians to consider what we can we do, obviously taking care of ourselves is num-

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asweage Clever ways to use leftovers

A combination of leftovers and new ingredients can be used to create different meals. This extends food dollars and cuts down on trips to the store.

The spread of COVID-19 has upended many people’s lives. As with other virulent health crises, the practice of social distancing has been recommended to flatten the curve of the COVID-19 outbreak. One way to socially distance oneself is to avoid unnecessary trips to places where the public may congregate, such as grocery stores.

Some people visit supermarkets and other food stores every day, especially if they don’t meal plan or shop for the week.

According to the Time Use Institute, the average shopping trip takes 41 minutes and people go food shopping an average of 1.5 times per week. Any additional time spent at the grocery store increase the likelihood of contact with others, potentially increasing shoppers’ risk of contracting coronavirus as well.

Therefore, people taking steps to stay at home may have to rethink the way they purchase and use food.

Instead, combine it with other vegetables accumulated throughout the week. Many play well together and can be mixed into casseroles, omelets, soups, and stir-fry recipes. · Create new meals. Using leftovers does not mean eating the same exact meal a second time. Ingredients can be utilized in new ways. For example, a roast chicken can be broken down and the meat can be used for fajitas on another night.

Leftover tomato sauce and meatballs from a Sunday dinner can be turned into an impromptu chili with the addition of beans and peppers. · Think beyond dinner. Leftovers can be collected at any time of day and used later on. Cold cuts can be chopped and used to make a stromboli with some refrigerated pizza dough. Save Belgian waffles from breakfast and top with breaded chicken fingers for a delicious chicken-andwaffles meal for lunch or dinner. Leftover roasted potatoes and scraps of ham can be used in a breakfast hash.

Being more mindful of food waste and putting leftovers and ingredients to use in new ways can help stretch food further and reduce the need to make frequent trips to the grocery store. Consider these ideas to make use of leftovers.

· Stuck on starches. Turn extra rice from dinner into arancini (rice balls) for a snack on another day. A leftover sweet potato or two can be mixed with butternut squash to make a sweet and healthy mashed side dish. Mashed potatoes can be transformed into potato croquettes or potato pancakes.

· Save those vegetables. It’s easy to scrape a half-portion of uneaten vegetables into the trash thinking it can’t be used.

Finding new ways to use leftovers means minimal waste and fewer trips to the supermarket.

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Our thoughts and prayers go out to all the families and front-line workers that are dealing with this around the world.

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The healTh Zone Who is at elevated risk for COVID-19? risk take actions to reduce their risk of getting sick with the disease. The following strategies can be part of a proactive approach that may help at-risk people lower their risk of getting sick from COVID-19.

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COVID-19 continues to dominate headlines across the globe. This novel coronavirus first made headlines in late 2019 after an outbreak in Wuhan, the sprawling capital city in China’s Hubei province. The virus has since spread beyond China’s borders, leading to school closures and changes in public life, such as the shutting down of professional sports leagues, that many might never have thought they would see in their lifetimes.

Despite the relative infancy of COVID-19, doctors have learned much about it, including who might be most at risk. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, early information out of China revealed that some groups are at higher risk of getting very sick from COVID-19 than others. Older adults and people who have serious chronic medical conditions are at the greatest risk of getting very sick from COVID-19. Heart disease, diabetes and lung disease are the chronic medical conditions that appear to make people especially vulnerable to sickness from COVID-19.

How people in at-risk groups can reduce their risk of getting sick?

It’s important that elderly people and people with chronic medical conditions take their risk for getting sick from COVID-19 seriously, as the virus had already contributed to thousands of deaths by early March 2020. The CDC notes that it is especially important that people at elevated

• Stock up on health supplies.

Contact your physician and arrange to obtain extra necessary medications so you do not have to leave your home should an outbreak occur in your area. If that’s not plausible, the CDC recommends signing up for mailorder medications. Stock up on over-the-counter medications and medical supplies, including everyday items like tissues, so you don’t have to leave the house if an outbreak occurs.

• Stock up on groceries. Make sure you have enough groceries on hand so you can stay at home if restrictions on leaving home are put in place during an outbreak.

• Embrace the basics. Basic strategies like avoiding people who are sick; washing your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after blowing your nose, coughing, sneezing or spending time in public; avoiding touching your face, nose, eyes, etc.; and avoiding crowds can help to reduce your risk of getting sick from COVID-19.

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