COVID-19 / Coronavirus

Community Support for Older Adults

• Community preparedness planning for COVID-19 should include older adults and people with disabilities, and the organizations that support them in their communities, to ensure their needs are taken into consideration.
• Many of these individuals live in the community, and many depend on services and supports provided in their homes or in the community to maintain their health and independence.
• Long-term care facilities should be vigilant to prevent the introduction and spread of COVID-19.

Family and Caregiver Support

• Know what medications your loved one is taking and see if you can help them have extra on hand.
• Monitor food and other medical supplies (oxygen, incontinence, dialysis, wound care) needed and create a back-up plan.
• Stock up on non-perishable food items to have on hand in your home to minimize trips to stores.
• If you care for a loved one living in a care facility, monitor the situation, ask about the health of the other residents frequently and know the protocol if there is an outbreak.

Covid19 Symptom Self-Reporting Tool

If you believe you or someone in your household has symptoms of Covid-19, please fill out this form.