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Seniors' Month Stay Safe, Stay in Touch - June 2020 Celebrating The Ontario Caregiver Organization reinforces the fact that during the COVID-19 pandemic we need each other now more than ever. The group also suggests that the pandemic has made us all caregivers. Considering that people over the age of 70 are being advised to stay home, seniors who were once active and living indepen- dently prior to COVID-19, now need help to stay healthy and con- nected. The organization's website (ontariocaregivers.ca) states that it's important to follow Ontario Public Health guidelines on how to keep yourself and others safe, particularly if you are sup- porting a senior. With that in mind, here are some meaningful things you can do suggested by the caregiver group. • Pick up the phone and call a senior you know to see how they are doing. • Sending an email or text if they use this technology is also appropriate but let's not underestimate how much it means to hear another person's voice, particularly if the senior lives alone. • Offer to pick up groceries, prescriptions, pet food or other important supplies. You may be able to order food or prescrip- tions over the internet and have these delivered right to their door. Your offer to help will go a long way for a senior who is not comfortable with technology. If this service is not available and you deliver the necessary supplies, leave them at their doorstep instead of handing them over or bringing them inside, to ensure physical distance. • Set them up on a device. Do you have an extra laptop or tablet? Providing a device and setting a senior up with easy to fol- low instructions may be the difference between a senior feeling isolated and alone or connected with family and friends. Before doing so, ensure settings are as user-friendly as possible, includ- ing enlarging text and increasing volume settings if necessary. Ensure any devices are fully sanitized before passing them on. • Give a senior in your life your contact information and reas- sure them that you will be there for them if they need anything. Consider partnering with others in your neighbourhood and pro- vide their names as well. • Offer ideas to pass the time. Drop off a puzzle, crossword or magazine to their doorstep or suggest they take this time to go through old photos. How to be a caregiver to seniors in your life 11 | The IFP -H alton H ills | T hursday,June 11,2020 theifp.ca We care about your hearing! Professional Arts Building 99 Sinclair Ave., Suite 210, Georgetown 905-873-6642 Serving the community of Halton Hills and surrounding areas since 1992 The Georgetown Dear people of Halton Hills; During these uncertain times, rest assured we remain open to serve you. We have adjusted services according to the guidance by Health Canada. Please call for an appointment. We are not accepting walk ins at this time. We handle every call on an individual basis to best handle each person's needs. Social distancing in clinic with one appointment per time slot in waiting room. If necessary, I offer mailbox drops as well! Take care, be safe and know this will pass. . . . Lend MeYour Ears Business (not quite) as usual.. By Cory Soal R.H.A.D. www.cgafaceshields.com 1163 King Rd., Unit 4, Burlington Find us on: • Delivery and Curbside pick up available but please place order prior to pick up • One of the most comfortable shields on the market • Standard shield: $6.90 • Hardhat/ bump cap model: $7.90 • Countertop shields: starting at $230 • Stock available for immediate public purchase • Wholesale pricing available • 5 piece minimum (with some exceptions) • 3 layer masks starting at $14 Locally made in Burlingto n One size fits all 905 616 4817 289-816-1123 As seen on City news and CHCH news *hard hat or bump cap not included.