While most will recover from Covid from home, there are 2 things that set this illness apart:
Isolation and Uncertainty.
π Weariness of Isolation: 14 to 17 days of being alone in a room can take its toll. It can feel monotonous, restricted and lonely.
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Isolation and Uncertainty.
π Weariness of Isolation: 14 to 17 days of being alone in a room can take its toll. It can feel monotonous, restricted and lonely.
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While a Covid positive person goes through this individual struggle, those taking care of them are fighting a difficult battle as well. They have to take care of everything from food, medicines, arranging essentials, waste management and more; all while trying to stay safe.
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Imagine a home where multiple persons have tested positive or with children. The caretaker has a tough task managing regular chores and Covid care for a 2 week period. Even a small task of giving a glass of juice is complicated!
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π Anxiety: The symptoms of Covid need not be linear. While the illness can start with mild symptoms, it can aggravate after the first week in some cases. Stories of breathing issues, struggle with hospital beds etc. introduces anxiety and anticipation in recovering persons.
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While we talk about lakhs of recoveries, each recovery is a journey through anxiety, hope, some element of loneliness, silent effort of caretakers and support from medical fraternity.
π A call can make a difference. Check in on your loved ones fighting Covid19.
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π A call can make a difference. Check in on your loved ones fighting Covid19.
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One gesture that can make a huge difference, is offering to help with food (even if it's one time) for a family fighting Covid. Persons recovering from Covid are advised frequent meals and this can be taxing.
π Offer to help with a meal - it will put a smile on their faces!
π Offer to help with a meal - it will put a smile on their faces!
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