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2020-04-17Life In Isolation: The Coronavirus... Moses Meingati 5
A virtual exhibition by the Evansville Museum of Art, History and Science -
2020-04-27Geezer's Diary - Chris Bateman
Chris Bateman's first entry for his 'Geezer's Diary' articles for the Union Democrat, the local newspaper for the small town Sonora, California. Chris discusses his children's concerns for his travel plans as COVID-19 really got into full swing in America in March, and how he started social distancing as a result of the pandemic. -
05/07/2020Frank Smoot Oral History, 2020/05/07
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03/21/2020Susan Gould Oral History, 2020/03/21
Susan Gould describes her preparations for COVID-19 and what everyday life is like in a state mandated lockdown. She also explains how her employer, Menorah Park, a nursing home located in the epicenter of Ohio’s Covid-19 outbreak responded to the pandemic. -
2020-07-11"Well that settles it! I'm never grocery shopping on a Saturday!"
This past Saturday, I went to the craft store at the local strip mall with my mom. I needed yarn to knit some lace onto a project I have going and she, upon hearing this, called a single 93 year old lady we do the shopping for during the pandemic and asked if she would like any yarn since she knits too, and she did. It was 1 pm when we were there and the line to get into the local Loblaws grocery store was the longest I have ever seen it. I counted at least 14 families in line, which would mean it would likely take them as much 30 mins to an hour to get into the store. The other notable fact about the line is that it contained multiple children. Up until recently the policy was that only one individual per household was allowed in the store at a time and parents were not allowed to bring in children. As this policy has react parents and guardians, according to my mom who does our groceries, have started bringing their small children, sometimes in groups of 4 or 5. There are two sides to this of course, because firstly, many do not have the childcare to do others but the children often do not understand or observe social distancing in the stores. As we drove around to leave and saw the line my mom exclaimed "Well that settles it! If ever I was tempted I am not doing groceries on a Saturday! No matter how desperate we are! It is never that busy on weekdays!" -
2020-06Tweets from Inside a Prison 6/14-6/20/2020 by Railroaded Underground
These images show the Tweets of a prison inmate who chose to use a contraband cell phone to show the public what is happening inside of the nation's prisons during the coronavirus pandemic. This week he discusses defunding prisons, the ongoing brutality inside prisons, San Quentin, outbreaks from transfers, Juneteenth, taking action not just paying lip service to the holiday, black communities, and early release beginning with the elderly and others most at risk. -
2020-04-22Attack on elderly Asian man with dementia ‘racially motivated,’ Vancouver police say
"The 92-year-old victim had wandered into a convenience store near Nanaimo Street and East 1st Avenue on the afternoon of March 13, when the male suspect began yelling racist insults at the victim, including comments about COVID-19, police said Tuesday. "Outside the store, the suspect shoved the man, which caused him to fall to the ground and hit his head, police said." -
05/06/2020Philip Larson Oral History, 2020/05/06
This interview is a part of the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire HIST 486 seminar class, and its project The Chippewa Valley Covid-19 Archive. The professor is Dr. Cheryl Jimenez Frei. -
2020-06-29Heroes Work Here
The Reutlinger is a senior living community, specializing in assisted living, memory care and skilled nursing, nearby my home. About a week into our shelter-in-place orders, this sign appeared near the main entrance to the facility. The sign reads "Heroes Work Here." Senior care facilities have been hit the hardest during the COVID-19 pandemic. When an outbreak of the virus occurs within these facilities, it spreads quickly and typically results in a large number of fatalities. Those working at the Reutlinger during this pandemic are working on the front lines and are heroes as they risk their safety to care for some of the most vulnerable members of our community. -
2020-06-21'They Just Dumped Him Like Trash'
An article describing the eviction of elderly residents from nursing homes to 'make room' for COVID-19 patients to generate more revenue. -
2020-05-07Racism towards Asians during quarantine
Many Asians, especially elderly Asians, were mistreated during the Covid-19 pandemic. Discrimination towards Asians has severely affected their life on many respected. They were verbally, physically attacked because many people consider them as the source of this pandemic and spread their anger towards many innocent people. -
2020-05-30Hospital Wristband
My elderly mother had to go to the emergency room. As a visitor I was screened at the entrance, asked several questions about my health, exposure to Covid-19, and recent travel. Nothing like this has ever happened to me in a hospital before. I'm glad they are doing this, but it was sobering. My community has not been hard hit by the pandemic, and it's hard to remember sometimes that this invisible virus is always potentially present. This object was a tangible reminder. -
2020-04-074 residents of the Kengsington senior home in Redondo Beach who died had tested positive for COVID-19.
Several residents at a local assisted living and memory care home have tested positive for COVID-19. Four of those who tested positive have now died. It is not clear if the deaths were caused directly by COVID-19 or by comorbidities. -
2020-05-29An article discussing how scammers are taking advantage of seniors during the pandemic.
An article discussing the fraud and scams that are an additional concern for the elderly during the pandemic. Usually a key demographic for scammers to target, the elderly are dealing with unscrupulous people who would commit fraud during the pandemic. -
2020-05-14
An article about how hard COVID-19 is hitting seniors.
An article discussing how older adults are more at risk for COVID-19 and how they are dealing with the isolation and loneliness being inside a long-term care facility. -
2020-05-27An opinion article on nursing homes keeping residents isolated during the pandemic.
Dr. Neil Skolnik describes his interactions with nursing home residents during check ups during the COVID-19 pandemic and how isolation is negatively affecting them. He discusses the emotional pain caused by being unable to have regular visits from family members and how there should be some thought into how to allow visitations while keeping residents safe. -
2020-05-28Isolation and the Elderly
An article discussing the adverse effects that social distancing and isolation has had on the elderly, especially those with dementia and in Elder Care facilities. -
2020-04-20Virtually Connecting Ponca Youth with Elders
Elder/Youth Talking Circle, held online via lifesize videoconferencing -
2020-04-02The Ethnocid Effect of COVID-19 on the Indigenous Peoples of Guatemala
“In Guatemala, the first infected with Covid 19 was revealed on March 13. Until recently March 26, the government had only carried out 564 tests for the virus and the situation was: 25 infected, and of them, one deceased and 5 cured. The government says that it has already contained the virus, epidemiologists say no and that perhaps the worst may be yet to come…” -
05/15/2020Painting and Grief
My 82 year old grandmother has been diagnosed with a giant aortic aneurysm that has grown. Originally, surgery was not an option because of her age. Due to the growth the surgery has been scheduled to be performed at Stanford Medical Center. The surgery could be fatal and family has worked arranged her funeral in advance. Covid-19 has made the process of saying goodbye difficult. I decided to shelter-in-place with her for a long weekend. We used the time to go over family photos, listen to stories, enjoy eachother. We spent Saturday painting together. She has been an artist her entire life, this is her love language. Occasionally grabbing the brush from my hand to guide a watercolor shadow or highlight, she makes it look effortless. We said goodbye knowing it may be the last time we see each-other. The hospital will not allow for family to accompany her for her surgery or recovery. Waiting is all that can be done. Her name is Janice Simone Simon. She is 83 years old and the matriarch of our family. She is loved. Covid-19 has changed the way we say goodbye. -
2020-05-02Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians Provides Grass Cutting Services to Elderly
"As of May 4, Facility Building staff are providing grass cutting services in each community to elderly, handicapped and disabled Tribal members." #IndigenousStories -
2020-04-12Missing Great Grandpa
Great Grandpa of 32 Grandpa of 17 Dad of 6 Moved into an assisted Living Facility In March 2020 - 2 weeks later, no visitors allowed!! *Great Grandpas second week in an ALF and quarantine struck! -
2020-05-15Line for Antibody Testing, New Orleans, LA
Folks waiting in line for coronavirus antibodies test outside of PACE, an elderly care facility affiliated Ministry of Catholic Charities Archdiocese of New Orleans repurposed for COVID-19 testing during the pandemic. This test facility is running a study to see if people are asymptomatic or have antibodies. -
2020-04-11A drawing of old people forced to stay at home because of COVID-19
This image shows two elderly people, a man, and women, sitting on their couch watching a news report of another coronavirus case. A cat is sitting on the couch as well which shows how the only company they had other than themselves was their pets and the TV. Many immunocompetent members of our society have to stay home during this pandemic because they do not want to risk contracting the disease. Many elderly specifically are afraid to even go to the grocery store in fear of the virus, so instead, they spend their days at home. Many people are watching the news and keeping u with politics even more now, looking out for the next changes that are to take place with this novel virus. #CSUS #HIST15H *Instagram Post -
2020-04-01“It's really re-upped my belief in God because I know..."
“It's really re-upped my belief in God because I know that through God we will be able to get through this and everything is going to be okay in the end.” “We're not gathering at church anymore but we're doing Zoom meetings and we are having support groups online and that's been really helpful.” “We've been doing some food drives to get food to a lot of the central workers and the elderly and also just like providing emotional and spiritual support for those in need.” -
2020-04-01“I would not say that covid-19 has affected my faith or beliefs really..."
“I would not say that covid-19 has affected my faith or beliefs really in any noticeable way.” “Because of covid-19 my religious community has held gatherings virtually through Facebook live which has been mainly online services. I still participate regularly though obviously it's a little different with the online experience not being able to physically be there.” “My religious community has been providing service by having a blessing box which has food for anyone who needs some as well as making cards to send to elderly people who are currently more isolated than normal and lonely.” -
2020-04“Covid-19 hasn't directly impacted my faith or belief system so far.”
“Covid-19 hasn't directly impacted my faith or belief system so far.” “I do not currently participate in a religious community.” “My… I don't have a current one however I have seen of churches gathering supplies for those in need and helping to take care of the elderly in their communities.” -
2020-05-06
Initial Findings on Covid-19 in New York: Staying home may be putting people at risk.
The source includes testimony of New York Governor Andrew Cuomo regarding the present statistics of Covid-19 in New York. The evidence is shocking because as the government tries to determine how the virus is spreading, they uncover most of the hospitalized population to be those who were quarantined at home and non-essential. The homeless. the jailed, the essential workers, and even the users of public transportation were of the lowest percentage of hospitalized people. The early data begs the question: Is staying at home the best way to fight the pandemic? #CSUS #HIST15H -
2020-05-10Mother's day COVID-19 style
My grandma lives alone and has not gone out since a shelter in place order has been implemented. So for mother's day, some of us gathered in her garage and backyard to spend some time with her. Sadly, we could not hug her or eat lunch indoors with her, but at least we got some time with her face-to-face. -
2020-05-05T07:49
A Story of my grandfather and his situation
A Story of my grandfather and his situation -
2020-04-13Grandparents watching the news on Covid-19/coronavirus / Hist15H CSUS
This image shows two elderly people, a man, and women, sitting on their couch watching a news report of another coronavirus case. A cat is sitting on the couch as well which shows how the only company they had other than themselves was their pets and the TV. Many immunocompetent members of our society have to stay home during this pandemic because they do not want to risk contracting the disease. Many elderly specifically are afraid to even go to the grocery store in fear of the virus, so instead, they spend their days at home. Many people are watching the news and keeping u with politics even more now, looking out for the next changes that are to take place with this novel virus. https://www.instagram.com/p/B-17cXkpAIG/ -
2020-05-02What Spring has Sprung: Bus Driver vs. Elderly
This photo was taken at the beginning of COVID before it was mandatory to wear a mask. Thus, the bus driver being a non-masker. Nonetheless, he got off the bus to tell the elderly she COULD NOT get on the bus from the front. She was worried because the other two entrances were too high for her. He offered to lift her but she insisted on getting on from the front door. He eventually pulled off without her. -
2020-04-28Marika Carter
A poem or story about a mother's dream. -
2020-04-30Precautions during Quarantine
During Covid-19 people became more conscious of going outside and interacting with the public. The risk of contracting the virus was high and was extremely dangerous for those members of the public who had health issues. My grandmother is one of those people. She is immunosuppressed and has respiratory issues. Given her health making her at a higher risk, my family started our own disinfecting station to clean or wipe down any items that came from the grocery store or were delivered. This greatly mitigated the risk of my grandmother contracting the virus. As we watched the number of cases rise in our state every day, we took solace in knowing that we were doing everything we could to protect ourselves, others, and my grandmother. #REL101 -
2020-04-30Staying safe during quarantine
When Covid-19 broke out, everyone began to be more conscious when it came to going out and interacting with the public. The risk of contracting the virus was high and extremely dangerous to some people with health issues. That was the case with my grandmother who is immunosuppressed and has respiratory issues. In order to protect ourselves, and especially her, my family limited going out to just grocery store runs and any traveling for work. We set up our own disinfecting station where we wiped down anything that came from the grocery store or mail, as well as thoroughly washing our hands during the process. We watched the news carefully every day and saw the number of infected cases rise each day, but took solace in knowing that my grandmother was safe and healthy. -
2020-04-29Shopping Hours for Seniors
It is a poster to inform the shopping hours for seniors. It shows how Covid-19 affects old adults as everyone hoards groceries, and there aren’t essential things left for the seniors. This poster is dedicated to them, and it shows the efforts to assist every customer during the pandemic. -
2020-04-28Ross County, Ohio Food Bank During CoVid19
Screenshot from Facebook of Ross County, Ohio Community Action's Good Samaritan Food Bank's advertisement for free home delivery during the CoVid19 crisis to senior citizens, persons with disabilities or medically compromised, and other at-risk residents. -
2020-04-09Photograph of a flyer.
This is a photograph of a flyer posted on the side of a Hispanic grocery store at the end of my street in Northside Chicago on my way back from a quick grocery trip. This GoFundMe was created March 20th by members of the Uptown Buena Park Solidarity Network. The Uptown and Buena Park areas are home to older people, people out of homes, migrants of many countries and cultures, and more recently, young working professionals. The UBP Solidarity Network Twitter bio says they are, “an all-volunteer, grassroots group operating in Chicago's Uptown and Buena Park neighborhoods.” They set up Google forms for people in need to request groceries, bill payments or help being sheltered. Although they only exist on social media, they use physical signs because they do not want to leave out the members of the community who are most vulnerable at this time. Their social media provide links to forms where people can request help from older citizen care, grocery runs and helping with bill payments. #DePaulHST391 -
2020-04-26Helping Grammie
Helping Grammie -
2020-04-25Ordering a Side of Gloves
Description of Panera Bread handing out gloves during the COVID-19 pandemic -
2020-04-25"The romanticization of the quarantine is a class privilege" Social Media Post
Part political cartoon turned social justice post, this artwork has been reposted on social media forums to draw attention to the way in which class privilege shapes experience during the pandemic. -
2020-04-20No More Visits
My grandma recently moved into an independent living facility and now I am not allowed to go visit her. If she comes to visit me she will not be allowed to go back to the facility or she will be completely quarantined in her room for two weeks. -
2020-04-20Did Someone Call Room Service?
My grandma is in an independent living home and normally they all go to the dining hall for their meals. Now all meals are being brought to their rooms by employees in masks. -
2020-03-23Sacrificing grandma for the stock market
The U.S. government was planning on opening the country again and having daily life go back to normal sooner than health experts recommended. People were angry that the government was willing to allow at-risk people (the elderly) to die rather than have the economy crash -
2020-04-12Celebrating Easter 3
A family celebrates Easter Sunday while following social distancing. -
2020-03-01Clean Hands Save Lives
In this C-19 Comic Propaganda Poster, which is part of the Native Realities collection, Kickapoo artist and writer Arigon Starr (https://superindiancomics.com/sample-page/) challenges her Indigenous audience to help the medical community during the pandemic by washing their hands to save lives. #IndigenousStories -
2020-03-01Keep Him Safe
In this C-19 Comic Propaganda Poster, which is part of the Native Realities collection, Navajo artist Dale Deforest (http://www.daledeforest.com/) challenges his Indigenous audience to take care of their elders during the pandemic by practicing social distancing and the washing of hands. #IndigenousStories -
2020-03-20TikTok of elderly couple speaking through a window
A video of a husband visiting his wife with Alzheimer's at a memory care center and speaking to her through the window. *Erika Ringstrom, Northeastern University, #HIST5241 -
2020-03-23Coronavirus TikTok
A TikTok showing the creator's perspective that young people are staying inside while older generations are still socializing. #HIST5241 -
2020-03-22Professor Recording Class
An image of a 74 year old professor recording his classes in his former class room now that universities have moved to online instruction. Shows the age divide in ease of using technology and positive response from students who appreciate their professor's effort to continue their instruction.