Thanks for your reply. I find that people are empathetic at first but I think they forget. One starts talking to me while walking ahead or behind me, my physical therapist talks with me from behind a mask, one doctor looks at her computer while talking, lunch with friends is impossible when side conversations break out. Even my husband talks to me from another room. I am constantly reminding others of my situation and sometimes I think they get tired of hearing it. Every day is difficult and you always have to be advocating for yourself. Sometimes it seems easier to just stay home but I know that is not good. I have a sign on the wall that reads "taking it day by day" and I read that every morning. Seems to help. Judy.