IN FOCUS: ELDERLY CARE DURING COVID-19

Everyone must keep a strip of paracetamol tablets handy. Contrary to popular opinion, advanced paracetamol can come in handy not only when suffering from fever.

More than two months into the lockdown and the Covid-19 crisis in India, the top priority has been taking care of one’s health and fitness. And HT City has started an initiative, HT City Spotlight, to highlight key lifestyle sectors such as food, health, wellness, fashion, movies and more. The first segment of Spotlight was focused on wellness, and the first topic addressed was taking care of the elderly. Since this age group (65 years and above) is the most vulnerable, our week-long coverage included talking to celebs on their worries about staying away from their parents. We also spoke to experts about the anxiety and loneliness faced by senior citizens, and they suggested staying in touch via video calls or holding balcony meets. For their weak immunity, experts gave tips about the dietary needs of the elderly. We also had Dr SS Bansal (senior interventional cardiologist and managing director, Metro Heart Institute with Multispeciality, Faridabad) address the concerns abou Covid-19 affecting hea patients.

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Avoid negative news on TV or social media. Also, social distancing doesn’t mean social isolation. The elderly should stay in touch with their loved ones, even if far, though video call tools.

Food may not be the risk, but the person delivering it may be an asymptomatic carrier. It’s best to eat home-cooked food which is nutritious. Green veggies and vitamin C-rich foods are recommended.