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How to Safely Check on Senior Church Members During the Pandemic

Seniors have been hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic: Though many are now vaccinated, they may still be worried about leaving the house and the consequences of self-isolating can compromise their mental health. As a church member, you can help seniors in your community by following some of these resources and tips presented by our guest blogger, Rhonda for The One True Faith blog.

Q1. What’s the best way to check in on seniors from my church?

A1. Call seniors at home and ask them about their health and offer resources where needed.

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• Phone Friends for Seniors Program

Q2. What sort of food assistance can I provide to seniors from church?

A2. You could offer help with meal planning or help provide resources for grocery delivery.

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• Coronavirus Causes Surge in Demand for Senior Meal Delivery

• 18 Quick, Easy, and Healthy Meals for Seniors

Q3. What assistance around the home can I provide to seniors from church?

A3. You can help connect them with the resources or services they need.

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• Covid Safe Home Cleaning Services

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Q4. How can I help my senior friends and loved ones keep up with their health during the pandemic?

A4. You can provide information about ways to self-care and monitor their daily mental health.

• Promoting Mental Health for Seniors During a Pandemic

• 10 Healthy Habits for Seniors to Feel More Fantastic

By following the above advice, your senior friends from church will feel more connected and less lonely during the pandemic. 

Thanks to Rhonda Underhill for this helpful post. It contains useful advice for all times, not just during this current COVID-19 pandemic. I hope everyone enjoyed it, as well as I did. Let's hope for more from Rhonda.