As COVID-19 rages on, we have had to learn to adapt and find ways to support our senior loved ones as we navigate these strange and often uncertain times. In adhering to social distancing measures and protecting older adults, isolation may become a problem for some as well. That is why we need to do everything we can to take care of our elderly loved ones and ensure that they get sufficient senior support.

Prescription Pickup

As your senior relatives stay home to keep themselves safe, you can offer to run errands for them so they don’t have to. A common errand to support seniors is picking up their prescription medications. This helps limit their time on public transportation or the time they spend exposed in supermarkets and pharmacies. It is also incredibly helpful for seniors who may no longer be able to drive. 

Grocery Shopping

Another way to protect seniors during the COVID-19 pandemic is by doing the grocery shopping for them. While there are several grocery delivery services out there, those can become quite costly for some, especially if they are working with a minimal budget. To help them save money and safeguard their health, you can volunteer to get everything on their grocery list for them. 

Meal Delivery

Meal delivery or meal train services are also essential solutions to get in order to take care of our senior loved ones at home. We can either prepare meals for them or have them delivered so they don’t have to worry about cooking anything from scratch. You can also request meal delivery services to make sure they have delicious, fresh meals every day.

Virtual Family Visits

To help seniors combat feelings of isolation, you can schedule virtual family visits with them to stay connected during COVID-19. Virtual visits can keep older adults safe while socializing, especially when they have underlying medical conditions that may make them high risk.

FaceTime, Skype, and other virtual platforms make visits possible. Those also give seniors something to look forward to each week and allow them to get that social interaction they need to maintain good health and a better sense of well-being.

Blood Donation

If you don’t have the resources right now to have meals delivered or help financially, you can support the older adults in your life by donating blood. The blood supply in hospitals is low nowadays, so donating lets you help seniors at risk for COVID-19 as well as those who may be suffering from other medical conditions.

At-Home Senior Care

Approximately 11 million people over the age of 65 live alone. This means that there is no one in the household to watch out for them during this time to ensure they are receiving the care and attention they need. For that reason, we should also consider home care services. 

Home care providers give seniors the support they require during the pandemic. They help our senior loved ones manage everyday tasks like bathing, dressing, and meal preparation. They can assist with grocery shopping and prescription pickup as well.

Essential home care services help ensure that our loved ones are safe and in good mental and physical health so they can remain in their home. Home care providers make sure to follow all sanitation and precautionary measures while in the home to keep illnesses at bay. 

As you can see, there are several ways you can help support seniors during COVID-19. It is simply a matter of choosing which one is best suited for you and getting in touch with your loved ones to follow through.