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With family, they don't have that kind of control - though it's not you but others they have to worry about I'm sure.
That's not to suggest that you're not caring for yourself; it's a reflection of what resources the medical profession had, before shortages.
Can you call your mother? Sometimes I've called the nursing station and asked for someone to help my father with the phone, especially when he was too weak to do it himself.
I hope that the sacrifices those with parents in care facilities make lead to safer resolutions for them in the short and long term.
I think what others suggested, phone and letters, are very good ideas. Perhaps they could also let her see you via skype or something? I understand they are doing it for the right reasons but perhaps they should have warned relatives before, so I wouldn't be shy, try to ask them.
Sending you and your mom lots of encouragement through this difficult time.
One documented community spread was caused when a father who "might" have been exposed through travel was instructed to self quarantine at home for 14 days decided since he wasn't feeling sick to attend his daughter's recital with his family at around day 10. His family left the recital after being informed he had tested positive during the event. Later tests showed his wife and one child were also positive (infected while he quarantined at home), and the three of them infected several people who were in attendance at the recital.
The reason medical personal are being allowed greater access than the body public is the assumption trained medical personal are more likely to follow directions than people like the father wanting to attend a recital.
I understand it's hard, however, it only takes one person to start a huge problem! It's not worth the risk!
Use this time as a respite.
Hang in there!
You might find this article interesting regarding an 89 yr old survivor of covid-19 in Washington.
We, as a country, are trying to 'flatten the curve' by keeping this virus from hitting everyone at once. Check out this article to gain a better understanding of the intent behind social distancing in situations such as we're facing:
https://www.washingtonpost.com/graphics/2020/world/corona-simulator/?fbclid=IwAR3__I7HldG2ZBaUwGHdDuhUjlnFbHUyErFaCQRgB9sIHmxPYsukY62JO2o
We certainly do not want to carry this virus into the elder care communities, so most people are fine with taking a break from visiting their loved ones. It can be hard, but no harder than trying to save their lives once the virus hits them!
Good luck
i went to Costco today, on a Sunday and was surprised it wasn’t that crowded and feel like I won the lottery because I got 2 cases of water!! If I had gotten my hands on some TP I would have ran out and bought a lottery ticket LOL!
All schools in my county are closed until 3/31 at least. All care facilities are locked down, no visitors. Can’t get in to the ER without first going in to white tents in the hospital parking lot first. The city has closed the libraries and rec centers. I believe the police department is closing the lobby starting tomorrow. All sports have been postponed.
I am confused by all this though. I understand that this is a new virus which is little understood and which is highly contagious, but so far this season in the US, the regular flu has caused over 12,000 deaths compared to 63 for covid-19. 12,000! According to the CDC, there were over 35,000 deaths in the US during the 2018-2019 flu season. Globally, the flu causes up to 650,000 deaths annually. Why don’t we have the shutdowns and quarantines for regular flu season? Do we just accept that there will be this high death rate for our garden variety flu? If anything, I suspect the covid-19 measures are going to provide a huge reduction in influenza deaths world-wide.
If you look at this link, it's explained fully:
https://www.washingtonpost.com/graphics/2020/world/corona-simulator/?fbclid=IwAR3__I7HldG2ZBaUwGHdDuhUjlnFbHUyErFaCQRgB9sIHmxPYsukY62JO2o
I did receive an automated call this evening from one of the county execs advising of a phone call session tomorrow addressing safety and care for elderly people (which includes me even though I don't always consider myself in that category).
Apparently it's some type of county wide phone call-in and/or advice section. I will call, but I suspect that most of the questions will reflect situations already addressed, or raise issues that can't be answered such as length of shutdowns.
Still, I'm impressed that the county is reaching out to the older folks in this area. Thus far the elected officials in my state seem to be very proactive.
Other than being sane and not freaking out--we just need to wash out hands and practice social distancing--which, for me has been easy, I've been semi-quarantined for 9 months due to chemotherapy induced immunosuppression.
We only have, what, 9 cases? And all of those are people who came into the state with the virus.
I think our kids will be back in school April 1st. If not, OK we ride the wave.
My mom is 90 and housebound. She will miss her one day out for Bingo.
This quarantine puts everything in a different perspective, doesn't it? My family is handling it with humor and it's helping.
Sad for my son who is in the Seattle area and they are completely locked down. He's working from home with his 4 kids who are all on 'distance learning'. and their Nanny just quit (boo hoo!) His wife is a dr and still is working---and probably will through the whole thing.
As of yesterday nursing homes in BC were allowing one family member in to visit. My former mil has her birthday on St Patrick's Day and I had planned to surprise her with her first great grandson for a visit. It is not safe for either of them, so I will send a card.
Tons of cancellations of events, school closures, graduation ceremonies cancelled, limiting number of people in public places such as restaurants and bars, etc. Earlier closing of bars and restaurants too. Our zoo closed, museums are closed and Sanger Theatre closing too.
We are going to take a hit. We rely on tourism. Travel is not going to occur during this virus outbreak.
It’s starting to feel like a freakin sci-fi novel or movie, right? I get the safety aspect but it’s a strange feeling.
Places that traditionally stay open 24/7 like Cafe Du Monde on Decatur Street will be closing at 9:00 P.M. Guess I better not crave any coffee and beignets late, huh?
All restaurants and bars will be closing early. Oh man, this will hurt a lot of business owners.
Safety comes first but I feel for the businesses. Sad.