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Precautions Against Coronavirus

3/13/2020

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Many stores are showcasing empty shelves. As we brace for the novel coronavirus outbreak, on top of the normal flu season, people are buying up every 'anti-bacterial' product to protect against it and prepare for quarantines if needed. Hand sanitizer, toilet paper, paper towels, water, non-perishable food items are flying off the shelves. What are we to do?

First step is to NOT PANIC! Yes, the novel coronavirus is a new illness. There is no vaccine currently available to treat or prevent it. Scientists estimate that it does have a higher mortality rate than flu. It has similar symptoms to the flu. Many don't have immunity built up. It is important to stay calm, be informed, and take precautions. 
Preventative measures, recommended by the CDC, are similar to those for the flu:
- Wash you hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
- If using hand sanitizer, it must be at least 60% alcohol.
- If you're sick, stay home.
- Don't touch you face, nose, eyes, mouth with unwashed hands.
- Clean and disinfect frequently touched places as work and home.
- Avoid close contact with people who are sick or if you are sick.
- Don't shake hands to touch others if you, or they, are sick.
- Wear a face mask if you are sick or if you are caring for someone who is sick.
- Practice good etiquette with sneezing or coughing. Blow or cough into a tissue. Throw it away. Wash your hands right after.

With all the hand sanitizer being bought up. There are DIY recipes for it. Take this with a grain of salt. There are differing opinions on it's use, and whether they can be helpful, or actually harmful. Here are some articles for you to peruse.

- "Guide to Local Productions: WHO-Recommended Handrub Formulations", World Health Organization
- "Coronavirus: How to Make Your Own DIY Hand Sanitizer"; Julia Musto, March 7, 2020, Fox News
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- "Can't Get Your Hands on Hand Sanitizer? Make Your Own", Megan Cerullo, March 5, 2020, CBS News
- "Newsletter: DIY Hand Sanitizer - Maybe Not the Best Idea", David Lazarus, March 9, 2020, LA Times
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Stay informed, take precautions, don't panic. We will do better working together.
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COVID-19

3/6/2020

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We've all heard about the Corona Virus at this point. It began in Wuhan, China, and has become a global concern. While much is still being learned about it, here are some ways we've come across to help mitigate the risk of contracting it.

From the CDC:
"There is currently no vaccine to prevent coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). The best way to prevent illness is to avoid being exposed to this virus. However, as a reminder, CDC always recommends everyday preventive actions to help prevent the spread of respiratory diseases, including:
  • Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
  • Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth.
  • Stay home when you are sick.
  • Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.
  • Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces using a regular household cleaning spray or wipe.
  • Follow CDC’s recommendations for using a facemask.
    • CDC does not recommend that people who are well wear a facemask to protect themselves from respiratory diseases, including COVID-19.
    • Facemasks should be used by people who show symptoms of COVID-19 to help prevent the spread of the disease to  others. The use of facemasks is also crucial for health workers and people who are taking care of someone in close settings (at home or in a health care facility).
  • Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after going to the bathroom; before eating; and after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing.
    • If soap and water are not readily available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol. Always wash hands with soap and water if hands are visibly dirty.
For information about handwashing, see CDC’s Handwashing website
For information specific to healthcare, see CDC’s Hand Hygiene in Healthcare Settings
These are everyday habits that can help prevent the spread of several viruses. CDC does have specific guidance for travelers."
(excerpted from a letter from the Governor’s office)
As of March 4 (yesterday), the CDC is advising anyone who has recently returned from a country designated as Level 3 – which currently includes China, Iran, Italy, and South Korea – to self-monitor in their homes for 14 days upon returning to the United States. Anyone who has recently returned from a country designated as Level 2 – which currently includes Japan – should limit their interactions with others for 14 days after returning to the United States.

​Be safe!
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Golden Nuggets, March 2020

3/6/2020

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Message from the Office

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Bon Voyage Cait!
​It is with mixed emotions that we share the news that Caitlin will be leaving Golden Horizons effective March 11, 2020. Caitlin has been with Golden Horizons for 10.5 years and has been an asset to our company. Caitlin has shown dedication, 
​commitment and has always been someone we can rely on. Over the years Caitlin has worn many hats, her main focus has been in marketing, and as time went on more responsibilities were delegated to her that included scheduling, aiding in client and caregiver relations, computer guru, the main writer of our newsletters, and huntress of telephony and activity sheets. Caitlin always has something witty to say or a funny joke to make everyone laugh. She’s been someone we’ve depended on since the day she was hired, always coming to work with a good attitude and a smile on her face. Golden Horizons has been blessed to have her as long as we did. We are sad to say goodbye but proud of her for pursuing her goals and dreams. We are happy she is setting off on a new adventure and wish her all the success in the world! Good Luck Cait!

Mr. W's Newsletter Inspiration

​“The secret of getting ahead is getting started.” ~ Mark Twain 
Twain’s work was inspired by Cultural Tidbit: Mark Twain is an American lecturer, humorist and author, best known for The Adventures of Tom Sawyer   and Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. Twain, (birth name Samuel Langhorne Clemens) was born on November 30, 1835, in Florida, Missouri, the 6th of 7 siblings. His father, a lawyer and judge, died when Twain was 11. He left school the next year to start 
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​working. Much of Twain’s work was inspired by ​his myriad of career paths, including miner, river boat pilot, reporter. His lectures led him to travel the world from the shores of the Mississippi River to Europe and even Australia. He married in 1870, had 4 children, and eventually settled his family in our very own Hartford, CT, where his house is maintained as a museum today. He died April 21, 1910, in Redding, CT. His pen name, Mark Twain, is derived from a river boat landsman’s call of 12 feet depth on the river indicating it is safe for the boat.

Caregiver Tip of the Month

​Spring is coming, bringing warmer weather and the perfect opportunity to get outside and walk. If you care for someone with dementia, they may be prone to wander. Always supervise! Here are a few tips to help 
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a) Keep a contact list of family, friends and neighbors to call if they do give you the slip. Ask them to call if they see the person wandering b) Keep a list of likely places the person might go c) Keep car keys hidden and locks out of the line of sight d) Put motion sensors and alarms on doors and windows to signal when they are opened e) Identify most likely times of day they might wander, provide extra close supervision and routine activities to engage and redirect. Enjoy the coming spring days, and worry less with safety precautions in place.

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