The CDC, scientists, and virologists have discovered that senior citizens and the aging population are the most vulnerable to COVID-19. Those seniors who require senior care management in South Florida may be especially vulnerable because of a weakened immune system or previous debilitating conditions like diabetes or cancer. Now, more than ever, we have to do everything that we can to protect our senior population and provide the best geriatric care possible in South Florida. At Advocare, our professional care managers are your elderly parent or loved one’s special advocate. In these times of uncertainty, you don’t want to leave your elderly parents alone and vulnerable for too long on their own. Because there is no known vaccine to combat COVID-19, you don’t want to expose your loved one to anyone who has exhibited symptoms. 

Who is the most susceptible to COVID-19?

While it is widely understood that the 65 plus demographic is hardest hit by the Novel Coronavirus, it’s important to understand that there are some groups that are especially susceptible to becoming infected. Precautions should be taken for your loved one if they have:

  1. Limited mobility – Some seniors who require geriatric care in South Florida may be unable to do things for themselves and have no choice but to hire a caretaker to help. Exposing your loved one or elderly parent to another may not be wise at this time.
  2. Limited capacity to understand information – some seniors who need geriatric care in South Florida may not be able to understand the information the CDC has released such as the social distancing measures and hand washing. 
  3. Limited capacity to relay information – Your loved one may not be able to tell you if they are ill or have been near someone who has been infected. 

It’s important to speak with your loved one’s geriatric care provider in South Florida to make sure they are doing everything possible to prevent your elderly parent from contacting the Novel Coronavirus. Talk with them about social distancing, hand washing for at least 20 seconds, and wiping down all household counters and surfaces.

Advocare was created to help take some of the management burdens that come from taking care of family members. Not all of us can take time off of our jobs or time with family to make sure that our loved ones are cared for properly. Now more than ever it is imperative that seniors receive the best geriatric care in South Florida. Hiring a caregiver with Advocare means that you are getting a highly trained caretaker who is able to provide geriatric care for every aspect of your loved one’s daily routine from medication, cooking, and hygiene services to companionship and in-home care. At Advocare, keeping your loved one safe in this crisis is our number one priority. Call us today for a 30-minute free consultation at (561) 266-3489 to discuss how we can help your loved one get the help and support they need and all other options for geriatric care in South Florida.