Tag: health

Handling social isolation, particularly for single elders

Next Avenue showed up on my horizon just a few years ago but is establishing a sterling reputation for helpful, and not cute, articles about productively handling later life's issues with the least stress possible. This is a classic example of its work. Easing the Isolation During the Coronavirus Crisis Stay-at-home orders can make isolation … Continue reading Handling social isolation, particularly for single elders →

Easy ways to make a mask. Video tutorials for simple ones

You'll need to go to the link to see the masks first if you don't want to just click thru. These are about the easiest ones I've seen. https://www.huffpost.com/entry/how-to-make-face-mask-from-fabric-covid-19_l_5e834a20c5b62dd9f5d628e8?ncid=APPLENEWS00001 How To Make A No-Sew Coronavirus Face Mask With Fabric The CDC is considering recommending people wear face coverings in public. Here are a few easy … Continue reading Easy ways to make a mask. Video tutorials for simple ones →

If you’re older but being casual about hunkering down, two facts to make you more serious

Bottom line here is -- don't TRY to comply with the requirements for protecting yourself and everyone with whom you're in contact, just DO IT. According to Governor Cuomo yesterday, you have only a 20% chance of coming off a ventilator alive -- and most people who go on them are older, with or WITHOUT … Continue reading If you’re older but being casual about hunkering down, two facts to make you more serious →

The full story of Purell

Purell is among the rare products whose name is applied to an entire category of products. This article explains why, the history of the product, and how it permeates our battle against the coronovirus. https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/style/the-power-of-purell-compels-you/2020/03/26/41243960-6dde-11ea-b148-e4ce3fbd85b5_story.html The history and mystery of Purell, the most sacred goo of our new era (Pablo Delcan for The Washington Post) … Continue reading The full story of Purell →

Are we successful at maintaining a social distance? Your cellphone knows

This use of the location reporting done by my smart phone doesn't bother me. This is a matter of public concern and interest, not the usually far more objectionable use for fine-grained marketing. https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2020/03/24/social-distancing-maps-cellphone-location/ Smartphone data reveal which Americans are social distancing (and not) D.C. gets an 'A' while Wyoming earns an 'F' for following … Continue reading Are we successful at maintaining a social distance? Your cellphone knows →

Video about safely handling your groceries (and take-out, if any) during this stay-in-place

There's always something to learn about how to manage the details of daily life. This is all about safety.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sjDuwc9KBps&feature=share&fbclid=IwAR21ckonp8KxiX7iUXTTjOW-iyjK1lkWrTpHAmM_Op-ocJmIZHdvXLKN0Ys

NYC Covid-19 Deaths Data, Details: 95% Had Other Health Issues – Bloomberg

Ninety-five percent of New York City’s almost 200 deaths from the new coronavirus had underlying health conditions, though almost half were under the age of 75, according to data published by the city’s health department on Tuesday. — Read on http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-03-25/most-nyc-covid-19-dead-had-other-health-problems-city-data-show

If you're facing a lengthy period of semi-isolation, what will help you come thru sane and (maybe even) happy?

This letter is filled with useful gems about coping with isolation, even when the space is small. Bet there's something here you can use. Several of these suggestions are even More useful if you're going to be retiring soon -- did a lot of research on the issue as that time approached for me. As … Continue reading If you're facing a lengthy period of semi-isolation, what will help you come thru sane and (maybe even) happy? →

What does “stay at home” in NY allow and disallow?

https://patch.com/new-york/new-york-city/coronavirus-stay-home-order-ny-what-does-it-mean Coronavirus Stay-At-Home Order In NY: What Does It Mean? Here's what Governor Andrew Cuomo's announcement means for you. By Adam Nichols, Patch Staff Mar 20, 2020 11:57 am ET | Updated Mar 20, 2020 5:08 pm ET An order will tell New Yorkers to stay home from Sunday evening. (Photo by David Dee Delgado/Getty … Continue reading What does “stay at home” in NY allow and disallow? →

If you’re largely confined to your home right now, this could be eye opening

I've already been restricted to my apt for five weeks and am anticipating that it could be several more months. I consider myself a pretty resourceful person but I know that it's going to be difficult to manage even with all my creature needs met. One advantage this writer had was that he was part … Continue reading If you’re largely confined to your home right now, this could be eye opening →

Many young people see no reason to be concerned about spreading the virus and feel abused for being asked to restrain their fun

This article does a fine job of pointing out the attitudes held by many young people who believe, for example, that closed down classrooms are intended to give them more time to party and spread the virus. Altho the young have always felt immortal and have often disregarded the consquences to others of their activities, … Continue reading Many young people see no reason to be concerned about spreading the virus and feel abused for being asked to restrain their fun →