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2020-06-03
The Ribbon Handkerchief
At the beginning of the pandemic my family was afraid to go out because mom works at a retirement. We were afraid of unknowing contract COVID-19, passing it on to her and then her passing it on to the elderly residents at her work. Most of our weekend activities involved going out: shopping, hiking, visiting friends. Since we couldn't go out save for a few exceptions we needed to find new activities to fill our spare time. Which led us to old hobbies. When I was younger, my mom and I would do needlecraft together but when I entered high school I decided I was too busy for that. We packed all the supplies up and stowed them away in the closet. Since we had nothing else to do, we got out our old supplies and dusted them off. We didn't have many patterns or other supplies left but we did have a few things. One of the few things we had was an old handkerchief embroidery kit, an old gift to my mom from one of my aunts. This particular kit involved ribbons, something I had never worked with before. The handkerchief took longer to complete than it probably should have, especially since it was such a small area, but I got it done even if it wasn't perfect. Although it was such a small thing, working on this handkerchief helped take my mind off of things and alleviate my boredom for at least a little while. -
2020-08-21
12 Texas Nursing Homes Approved to Restart Family Visits
This is a Twitter post linking to an article about some Texas nursing homes opening to family visits. Isolation from family and friends has been a serious issue for seniors living in long term care facilities. There is a balance that must be struck between the prevention of both the spread of COVID-19 to vulnerable populations and reduction of isolation that can lead to severe mental and physical decline in older adults. With my grandfather in a similar situation and his health declining rapidly, this article really hit home how protection from COVID-19 may likely result in increased deaths of seniors suffering from isolation. -
2020-03-01
Connect - Powered by NCJWA Vic
Connect Is NCJWA Vic's set of programs for older women, encouraging social interaction while improving their mental and physical health. These programs create a sense of community and family while offering a place where older people come together, have a chat and relax. Our main programs are The Golden Age Clubs, for Russian speaking Jewish migrants from the former Soviet Union, and Seniors and Bridge clubs. -
2020-08-11
hermit HERALD VOL 1 ISSUE 55
CV and Sturgis, SD -
April 23, 2020
Henderson KY Walgreens
These photographs were taken to document some of what people in Evansville and its Tri-State region saw and experienced as the realities of the Covid-19 pandemic came to the area in the spring of 2020. Many of these images represent literal signs of the time, while others figuratively depict signs of the pandemic. -
2020-06-29
Heroes 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. -
2020-04-17
Pierce High School Class of 2020 Yard Sign
Photograph of a commemorative lawn sign distributed to seniors at Pierce High School, mirroring a nationwide trend of honoring high school graduates with innovate projects that adhered to social distancing guidelines. Oftentimes, projects like this were employed to provide a sense of normalcy not only to graduating seniors but to communities at large. -
2020-05-15
Editor's Note: The Metro Third
The Metro Third: Pratt's Virtual Dispatch from NY, NJ and CT Spring semester of 2020 was my first one teaching at Pratt. HMS chair Arlene Keizer asked me last fall to re-envision a curriculum for Introduction to Journalism. Clearly, no one could have envisioned the novel coronavirus crisis. And this website gives testament to the six students’ initiative, resiliency, creativity and journalistic integrity during what was, for all of them, their final semester senior year. -
2020-05-22
The Masked Graduate
A photo of my son before his reimagined graduation ceremony at Cactus Shadows High School. Masks were required of all students and their 2 guests. -
2020-05-15
Princeton High School Drive-In Graduation Announcement
Informational graphic announcing the style, date, time, and location of the Princeton High School graduation ceremony. Following the guidance issued by the County of Colusa Department of Health and Human Services, the Princeton Joint Unified School District Board voted to hold a drive-in graduation where families and friends would view the ceremony from parked cars. #ASU -
2020-04-30
Princeton High School Class of 2020 Banner Mock-Ups
Sample banners recognizing the Princeton High School Class of 2020 await administrative approval before public display. Non-traditional efforts to honor graduating seniors increased as COVID-19 social distancing restrictions lengthened, and traditional rites of passage proved inconceivable. #ASU -
2020-05-20
History Repeats
Where should I start? 2020, the year my classmates and I were supposed to graduate. The last couple of months where we could spend time with friends, teachers, and counselors who helped us get through another day. Instead everything was cut short and taken from us. It was taken from a virus, and even though I care much about my health and others around me, I just wished there was something that could have been done so we as well could enjoy our last couple months and days. As by now, we all know that none of the event other than graduation will be moved and administration will try their best for this to happen. Next week, Thursday 5/28/2020 Seniors will finally have their last day. Friday 5/29/2020 Senior will go to the High School to get their cap and gown. As someone who has been in the same town, going to the same schools it saddens me that all the hard work will simply be lost. As sad as I am that our class will not be able to experience the full senior year, I am glad for the staff that I have met through my four years. I am grateful for each and everyone. For the ones who had to go through my sass freshman year. To the ones that have seen me grow. Especially to the ones who have seen me struggles and continued to help me through it all and helped me be able to graduate. Thank you staff of Watertown High School, much love to all who have been there for me. -
2020-04-29
Shopping 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. -
2020-04-27
What about Mom?
By mid march, our mom was confined to her room. She, and all the residents of Mountainview Residence in Georgetown, had not been allowed visitors from the outside for 2 weeks. They still were enjoying their dinners in the dining room, and the interaction with other residents. But a report came back from the hospital from a resident who had fallen and been admitted. That person tested positive for Covid 19. Suddenly, it was prudent to isolate residents to their rooms. My brother and I asked - "what do we do about mom?" We wondered if we should be taking her out of there? Who would take her? Who could isolate in their home with her? But what if she is already positive? We decided neither of us could do it. So a schedule of phone calls was decided upon, and daily visits to her ground floor window would have to suffice. That first week showed much lethargy and weakness. Was she depressed? Was she missing the social interaction already? Our mom was very very tired, and had a little head cold, but she assured us she was fine. The regional health department was in close contact to the administrator, and monitoring every resident, dictating who to swab for tests. My mom was never selected, as she never presented with a temperature. By Easter weekend - April 10, 11 and 12th, the health department finally came to test every resident and every staff member. Results showed 63 positive cases among the residents, and several more for staff members. And yes - our mom was one of the positives, but apparently asymptomatic. In hindsight, she DID have symptoms, just not the ones they were looking for. After that first week of extreme tiredness, she seemed to perk up and be just as happy and strong as before being isolated. Although Mountainview Residence made the news with 63 positive cases, and 8 deaths at the time of airing (9 now to date) - that leaves 55 seniors with strong consitutions who recovered from whatever symptoms they had presented. I think that's amazing. As of today, 27 April, it has been 2 weeks since any new cases have appeared. Healthy residents are now able to come outside for distanced walks with workers or family members. After 4 weeks being isolated in their rooms, these seniors are proving to be resilient and able to persevere. We grieve with those families who have lost a parent in these last 5 weeks, but celebrate with those who are seeing their parent recovering. -
2020-03-16
A season cut short, Suffolk seniors reflect on their love of sport
The Suffolk Journal, Suffolk University's student run newspaper, reports on Suffolk's sports during the pandemic.