Cal Smith

Colleagues,

I hope this email finds you and your families well.

I'm writing to have this Covid-19 update and advice posted on our social media sites. 

Message to Expo Members, Friends and Colleagues

Our membership are older adults who are at greater risk of requiring hospitalization or other more serious consequences if diagnosed with the Covid-19 Virus. Your health and safety are important to us.
Staying healthy during this pandemic is of the utmost importance and people at increased risk need to take precautions to protect themselves from getting Covid-19. Other factors (underlying medical conditions) will increase those risks. However, by understanding the factors, you can make decisions about what kind of precautions to take in your daily routines.

In addition to continuing with the taking of your medicines (prescription drugs) and not changing or adjusting your medical treatment plans without talking to your healthcare provider; here are some other recommendations:

• Have at least 30 days’ supply of your prescription medications, and if possible reduce your trips to the pharmacy.
• Speak with your healthcare provider if you have any questions or concerns about your underlying medical conditions or if you are feeling unwell. If you need emergency help, call 911.

Other ways to protect yourself and help to reduce the spread of the virus that causes Covid-19 is to;

• Wear a mask - when you interact with others
• Limit your in-person interactions
• Keep space between yourself and others (two arms lengths or 6 feet)
• Wash your hands often - using soap or hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth; and cover your coughs and sneezes with your elbow
• Clean and disinfect surfaces
• Avoid others who are not wearing a mask

Develop a Care Plan, that summarizes your;

• Medical Conditions
• Medicines
• Healthcare Providers
• Emergency Contacts and end-of-life care options (ie advance directives/power of attorney)

Getting Help at Home

Support is available (here in Bermuda) if you need help with meals, household chores, personal care or home healthcare services. To connect with these Services, visit the Ministry of Health on www.helpingservices.bm or telephone (441) 278-4900.