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In reply to the discussion: Older Americans cope with shock and stress as vaccine effort overlooks them [View all]Ziggysmom
(3,407 posts)31. Even if you can't use a computer you must have a telephone.
Call your local city or county health department, office on aging, human services, everything possible. Dont give up so easily. Sometimes people expect the help to just come to them without asking - definitely not the case now. I worry about people like this woman who lives alone in her same house over 40 years. If she cant care for herself and her health needs independently , maybe its time to downsize and consider assisted living.
I had a stubborn mom who wouldnt move out of the house, which she couldnt keep up, after dad passed on. It didnt end well and caused a lot of hardship to all our family.
We cannot watch over our neighbors and loved ones day and night, but we can pray and wish them Godspeed.
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Older Americans cope with shock and stress as vaccine effort overlooks them [View all]
turbinetree
Mar 2021
OP
I feel like it's part of the Hunger Games or playing Mega Millions or Powerball
turbinetree
Mar 2021
#15
This is not about how seniors were in one of the first classes to be allowed to get the vaccine.
llmart
Mar 2021
#14
If she lived in the ritzy Ocean Reef Club in Key Largo, Florida, where wealthy contributors
sop
Mar 2021
#11
They decided about three weeks ago to open up M&T Stadium for mass vaccination but you basically
turbinetree
Mar 2021
#17
There are no "noifications" here. You hvae to go online and try to sign up for an appointment, but
tblue37
Mar 2021
#58
Interesting.. How do you think low-population #s affect vaccine rollout?
Laura PourMeADrink
Mar 2021
#76
I have an update on my quest for a shot, I will be getting my shot tomorrow at 9:30 AM
turbinetree
Mar 2021
#57