If this past year could be summed up into one word, it would be overwhelming. Many healthcare workers and caregivers are experiencing burnout as they work on the frontlines of the COVID-19 crisis.
When people think of college students, they generally think of young adults with few responsibilities. Yet a growing number of college students are juggling classes with caring for children, spouses, siblings, and parents with disabilities and chronic illnesses. In fact, more than half of family caregivers are between the ages of 18 and 49 years old.
Families who lost a loved one to COVID-19 may now be eligible to receive funeral assistance funds through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). In the past, FEMA has provided similar financial assistance to families who lost a loved one in natural disasters like Hurricane Katrina and Hurricane Sandy.
The holiday season is thought of as a time of celebration with family and friends, but for many people, it’s a time of loneliness. There are many reasons why someone might be alone for the holidays. This is especially true this year when many people have decided to cancel traditional gatherings to protect their loved ones from potential exposure to COVID-19.
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to affect the world, healthcare workers have been rightfully celebrated as heroes for the many challenges they have faced and overcome this year. All the while, these challenges have caused many healthcare workers a great deal of anxiety and stress.
Social isolation is a serious health threat. It doesn’t matter if the person is isolated due to mobility issues, a lack of social relationships in their area, or from COVID-19 restrictions. The fact remains that being home alone day after day is hard on the soul. This holiday season, consider sending gifts for seniors in isolation that help make things a little easier while still being cheerful and fun.
