COVID protection for seniors who live alone?

My mother is 95 1/2 years old. She self quarantined herself last week. She didn’t want me to come over and she wasn’t going out. I told her to call me if she needed anything or is she was having a panic attack. The whole week went fine. We talked on the phone for a few minutes every day. I went over there today and brought her dinner and groceries and we FaceTimed with my oldest son who lives in NYC.

Great post, Daughter. I am glad your dad has such a good support system.

caringfordaddy, Sounds like a good plan. I stopped all visitors coming to our home. Only immediate family allowed. I have been communicating with family members via telephone. Checking in every day. Glad your dad has you checking on him.

Same here with my dad, living alone. I shared his thoughts on Coronavirus earlier on the discussions. He’s being careful but is not in fear of getting it. His mind his sound, his body worn out, and he’d in many ways welcome the way out.
I believe you’re very correct, there are risks either way, just as there are in all of life. Our family is continuing to see my dad while being cautious about it. No one thinks it’s a foolproof plan. But the facts are he needs checking on, and the socialization is equally if not more important. He doesn’t do anything online so that’s not an option. We need to check in and we will, knowing and accepting the risks. I wish you the best with your plans