Giving Compass' Take:

• Here are six ways to help the elderly population as coronavirus lockdown restrictions are easing in most states. 

• How are you helping the elderly population during this time? 

• Read about these four ways to volunteer during COVID-19. 


Amy Goyer hears from a lot of seniors in her role as AARP's family and caregiving expert. Lately, they've talked about feeling exhausted by the prospect of living with coronavirus restrictions.

"The thought of having to do this for months and months is completely overwhelming," says Goyer.

Though numerous states have begun relaxing their shelter-in-place policies, seniors remain worried about contracting COVID-19. They're are at much higher risk for serious complications or fatal outcomes. Nursing homes have been disproportionately affected, and eight out of 10 deaths reported in the U.S. have occurred among those who are 65 and older, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

That figure alone is enough to convince many seniors to stay indoors or limit their movement until there's an effective treatment or vaccine, which may be years away. Until seniors feel comfortable regularly venturing into the world, they'll continue to need support and assistance.

Goyer offered the following tips for helping any seniors in your life:

  1. Stay involved. 
  2. Help them with technology. 
  3. Arrange to get their essentials delivered. 
  4. Encourage them to stick with a routine. 
  5. Monitor their physical and mental health. 
  6. Help support their sense of purpose. 

Read the full article about helping seniors during coronavirus by Rebecca Ruiz at Mashable.