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Isolation: How Do We Handle it?

Posted by Teresa, Volunteer Mentor @hopeful33250, Mar 16, 2020

As boundaries are being mandated in order to prevent the spread of COVID-19, these boundaries are affecting every area of our lives. Many hospitals, assisted living facilities, places of worship, libraries, restaurants, community centers are being closed to visitors and public gatherings. For many of us, these keep us from our typical ways of connecting with others and engaging with a supportive community.

What are you doing to keep yourself connected?

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Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | Mar 21, 2020
In reply to @lioness "@colleenyoung Have you heard about the Malaria drug being used for covid-19 ? I read it..." + (show)
@lioness

@colleenyoung Have you heard about the Malaria drug being used for covid-19 ? I read it somewhere that Bayer is sending out alot to Labs to see if it will be the answer to this virus Does Mayo know anything about this?

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Hi @lioness, there is certainly some confusion about chloroquine and its potential to treat COVID-19. Chloroquine is one of the oldest and best-known anti-malarial drugs. It has not been approved for coronavirus. FDA is researching to see if chloroquine can be effective in the treatment of COVID-19.

Here's further information from the BBC and the FDA:
- Coronavirus and chloroquine: Has its use been approved in US? https://www.bbc.com/news/51980731
- Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update: FDA Continues to Facilitate Development of Treatments https://www.fda.gov/news-events/press-announcements/coronavirus-covid-19-update-fda-continues-facilitate-development-treatments

News is changing by the hour. It is always good to check only trustworthy sites and verify the validity of the information and the date it was published.

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lioness | @lioness | Mar 21, 2020

@colleenyoung Thanks for the article it is interesting and I just saw recently that in Washington state there is a clinical trial going on whether it is the chloroquine or something else I don't remember . Some lady got the injection I,ll have to see if I can find any information on this

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lindyki | @lindyki | Mar 22, 2020

Normally I am out and about, rather than a homebody so at first, this was so hard. Now I am organizing all my genealogy files, as well as just organizing my life. Phone contact is now seemingly the form of contact for many of my friends, I am amazed each time the phone rings. I use the Senior "happy hours" at the local supermarket and it is pleasant enough. The two human contacts, phone, and store or working out so far.

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fiesty76 | @fiesty76 | Mar 22, 2020

Jennifer, If all would stop and read this thought provoking essay, there would be less fear and more harmony and unity among all people of our country. I've copied it to share with family and friends. Thank you for taking your time to post "That Time...We Needed Each Other".

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cecilias | @cecilias | Mar 22, 2020
In reply to @sueinmn "@hopeful33250 Actually walking outdoors is something to be done pretty much anywhere at this time of..." + (show)
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@hopeful33250 Actually walking outdoors is something to be done pretty much anywhere at this time of year (unless it's raining or icy). Fresh air is good for everyone and daylight improves feelings of well-being. Just put on layers if it's cool out there. It's free too! My daughter has discovered evening family walks help her energetic children wind down and sleep better.
Another thing to do is dust off a hobby you "never have time for" - a friend and I are pulling out the watercolors tomorrow and brush up our skills.
My sister is cleaning one drawer, cupboard or closet each day. My friend is sorting family photos, I'm sure it will lead to her contacting remote family members.
What long-neglected interest or task is lurking in your home?

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I should have done this a couple of yeas ago, painting a bathroom an bedroom. People tell me I shouldn’t be doing this but, I take it slow! Have one wall to go... My world is looking so much brighter in there! What doesn’t kill me makes me stronger.. Blessings, Celia

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fiesty76 | @fiesty76 | Mar 22, 2020
In reply to @cecilias "I should have done this a couple of yeas ago, painting a bathroom an bedroom. People..." + (show)
@cecilias

I should have done this a couple of yeas ago, painting a bathroom an bedroom. People tell me I shouldn’t be doing this but, I take it slow! Have one wall to go... My world is looking so much brighter in there! What doesn’t kill me makes me stronger.. Blessings, Celia

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Cecilias, I appreciate both your ambition and the happiness brighter looking rooms will give all who enter them!

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ihatediabetes | @ihatediabetes | Mar 22, 2020

I am trying to make face masks out of tightly woven cotton fabric. I make them by hand.

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fiesty76 | @fiesty76 | Mar 22, 2020

Good for you, ihatediabetes. They may come in handy as time goes on. So many creative people among this diverse group!

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mayofeb2020 | @mayofeb2020 | Mar 22, 2020
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I am trying to make face masks out of tightly woven cotton fabric. I make them by hand.

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There are some simple instructions on YouTube! A teenager in Japan made hundreds of face masks to give to elderly in homes and children in orphanges. She sanitize her hands before and put each one in a zip lock bag.

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thankful | @thankful | Mar 22, 2020
In reply to @gingerw "@shortshot80 I also live in Oregon and drive Interstate 5 up to Eugene to the cancer..." + (show)
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@shortshot80 I also live in Oregon and drive Interstate 5 up to Eugene to the cancer center. Beautiful trees and mountains on that hundred plus mile drive each way. There has only been one time in the last year that I didn't have rain at some point on that trip! Oregon is just such a pretty state no matter where you're at.
P.S. Happy birthday!
Ginger

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@shortstop80, @gingerw- Well Happy Birthday Shortstop! I too am an OR resident in the Willamette Valley. You are correct, it's hard to find a drive that isn't scenic in this state. Not a big fan of being on I-5, so I advoid it when I can and take 99W north whenever I can. Beautiful scenery just about the whole trip! Jim@thankful

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