We Asked a Registered Nurse How to Keep Healthy & Calm During a Pandemic

"Sadly, there have been very significant limits placed on spending time with elders," says Buchholtz-Rosenfield. "I think it is vital to establish some FaceTime or phone calls throughout the day, food drop offs, and help with finding what else may be needed (such as medications or supplies)." As she reminds us, "Social distancing is not social isolation."

She also recommends offering (remote) tech support: "The web is offering museum tours, audio books, classes and conversations online. Help an older person get connected. It'll help you both to not feel alone through this very challenging moment in time."

TotalBeauty recommends all readers comply with CDC guidelines and remain as isolated as possible during this urgent time. Visit the Centers for Disease Control at CDC.gov or the World Health Organization at Who.int for the latest information on the coronavirus and learn what you can do to stop the spread.

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