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Advice on caring for someone you live with during coronavirus outbreak

Published on 18 August 2020 10:13 AM

Will you be living with, caring and supporting for an older person? Are you worrying about how to care for them safely during the coronavirus outbreak?

Click on this link https://www.ageuk.org.uk/information-advice/coronavirus/coronavirus-guidance/advice-on-caring-for-someone-you-live-with/ below to help address your concerns on: 

How can I keep myself and the person I care for safe from infection?
Is it OK for me go out if I care for someone?
Can I go out if the person I care for has been advised to shield?
What help is available to get food and essentials?
Can carers still come to our house?
Can friends and relatives still come over?
What should I do if the person I care for develops coronavirus symptoms?
How should I care for someone if they have coronavirus?
What will happen to the person I care for if I need to self-isolate because of coronavirus?
Coronavirus is placing a strain on my relationships. What can I do?
I'm struggling with my mental health. What support is available to help?
I'm caring for someone with dementia, what can I do?
I'm caring for someone with a terminal illness, what can I do?