In an interview with the Cedar Rapids Gazette, Cedar Rapids Right at Home franchisee Stephanie Humphries outlined one of the major challenges senior citizens are facing during the pandemic: social isolation.
With the Delta variant sweeping through the United States, Right at Home’s work helping seniors age at home has become a lifeline to the outside world. “Oftentimes we are a liaison between adult children who don’t live here (and older adults),” Humphries said. “We serve as the eyes and ears for aging parents and grandparents.”
Humphries also shared a number of tips for helping elderly loved ones feel special and cared for, including enjoying dinner together or simply taking the time to have a conversation with them.
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