The Covid-19 pandemic continues to take a toll on people’s mental health. People in senior living facilities, in particular, suffer from the pandemic’s effects. They are not allowed to receive visitors or see their family members or friends because of the virus.
To protect people’s mental health in an assisted living community, it can be imperative for family members and friends to know what measures to take. These tips can boost your loved one’s mood and give them the strength to cope with the pandemic.
Use Technology
Most senior living communities allow family members to drop off smart devices for residents’ use. They also many times, offer these devices for residents to use to keep in contact with loved ones.
If possible, you can use technology like FaceTime and Facebook messenger video to keep in contact with your loved one. You can video chat him or her every day or every few days to stay in contact, see each other in person, and benefit each other’s mental health. While these chats are not the same as in-person contact, they can offer the next best solution until the pandemic is over.
You can also text messaging and phone calls to keep in contact with your loved one during Covid-19. You can ask about his or her day and relay information about yourself. You can find out more about protecting mental health in an assisted living community by contacting The Chelsea at Brookfield, 1 Brookfield Court Belvidere, NJ 07823, (908) 475-5556.
