It has been more than six months since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The restrictions that have been established to emphasize safety can begin to wear on all of us, and while there is a normal desire to want to “get back to normal,” there is a new worry that is impacting senior loved ones: pandemic fatigue.
Pandemic fatigue is due to wanting to control the numerous overwhelming emotions we have been going through, such as anxiousness, fear, loneliness, and despair. It’s fatiguing and draining, and can display as:
The balance between maintaining the physical health and safety we accomplish by self-isolating, and the emotional health we realize through socialization and engaging in meaningful activities, is not very easy to navigate. We’ve provided some suggestions to help both yourself and the seniors you love:
Morning Glory Home Care is always here to partner with you in providing trusted, dependable in-home care in Belleville, IL and the surrounding communities. Our compassionate care team helps senior loved ones maximize emotional, physical, and social wellbeing, all in the comfort and safety of home. Whether the need is for just a couple hours each week of respite care, enabling family caregivers to rest and recharge, or as much time as needed, up through and including full-time care, contact us at 618-667-8400 to learn more about our top-rated in-home care in Belleville, IL and the surrounding communities.
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