- Common Questions and
Answers About COVID-19 for Older Adults and People
with Chronic Health Conditions - From the National Foundation
for Infectious Diseases, this guide should be a go-to resource for seniors who
have questions about covid, including its prevention,
emergency warning signs, and treatment.
- Seniors' COVID-19
vaccine consumer guide - This article gives a great overview about
the vaccine options. The bottom line: every adult should get one as soon as
possible.
- Staying Fit While
Staying Home: Exercise for Seniors in Quarantine - It's
important for all of us to try to stay active for the sake of our physical and
mental health, even if we are homebound. The ideas and resources in this article
offer great suggestions for seniors of all ages and abilities.
- Financial help for
older adults - This guide from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau offers
an overview of assistance options for seniors who have experienced financial
hardship during the pandemic. It also provides links for further reading on
topics like financial planning and fraud prevention.
- Reverse Mortgage
Calculator - Many seniors are looking into reverse mortgages to help them
free up funds for living expenses or healthcare costs, but it's important to
know what they involve so you can decide if they are right for you. This tool
explains in detail what a reverse mortgage is and helps you calculate what
yours could be.
- Mental Health and
Coping during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic - During
a crisis, it's more important than ever to take care of mental health concerns,
especially considering how much our emotional health may be impacted in such
strange times. This guide will help seniors and others cope with stress, grief,
and more during covid
- Socializing in Place:
Tips for Older People to Stay Connected and Safe - Social
isolation is a bigger concern for home-based seniors than ever. These great
tips offer ideas on how older adults can stay connected while remaining
socially distant from their loved ones.