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How Have Nursing Homes Combated Loneliness During COVID-19? | Hillstone Healthcare | Ohio based Skilled Nursing and Assisted Living Facilities.
a How Have Nursing Homes Combated Loneliness During COVID-19? by hillstonehealthcare | Sep 8, 2020 | Assisted Living, Blog, Elderly Care, Hillstone Healthcare
It is no secret that older adults are more at risk for illnesses including COVID-19. In fact, individuals who are over the age of 80 are 184 times more likely to die from COVID-19 if they contract it than younger people. Keeping these facts in mind, nursing homes all over the world are doing their best to keep residents safe, healthy, and social during the current pandemic. Encouraging Relationships One way that nursing homes are combatting loneliness during the pandemic is by encouraging relationships in a way that is compliant with social distancing guidelines. Some nursing homes are working with residents to schedule virtual video calls with family members to make sure that they are still having the opportunity to talk with family members even when visitors are not permitted at the nursing home. Some nursing homes are having younger employees or volunteers take the lead on scheduling digital visits. This pairing is a great way for volunteers to demonstrate their knowledge of fun technology and create relationships with residents while connecting them with their families. hillstonehealthcare.co/how-have-nursing-homes-combated-loneliness-during-covid-19/
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