From our friends and neighbors at ASCO

THURSDAY MARCH 26

From CDC website

(Older Adults – yet would apply to anyone – see cdc website link below for more.)

Stress and coping:

Fear and anxiety about the COVID-19 pandemic can be overwhelming and cause strong emotions

Things you can do to support yourself:

Take breaks from watching, reading, or listening to news stories and social media. Hearing about the pandemic repeatedly can be upsetting.

Take care of your body. Take deep breaths, stretch, or meditate. Try to eat healthy, well-balanced meals, exercise regularly, get plenty of sleep, and avoid alcohol and drugs.

Make time to unwind. Try to do some other activities you enjoy.

Connect with others. Talk with people you trust about your concerns and how you are feeling.

Call your healthcare provider if stress gets in the way of your daily activities for several days in a row.

If you, or someone you care about, are feeling overwhelmed with emotions like sadness, depression, or anxiety, or feel like you want to harm yourself or others call 911.

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s

(SAMHSA’s) Disaster Distress Helpline: 1-800-985-5990 or text TalkWithUs to 66746.

WATCH FOR  SYMPTOMS

Fever, Cough. Shortness of breath

If you develop emergency warning signs for COVID-19, get medical attention immediately by calling/contacting your doctor. Emergency signs include:

Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath

Persistent pain or pressure in the chest

New confusion or inability to arouse

Bluish lips or face

SOME RECOMMENDATIONS

Clean your hands often with soap and water for at least 20  seconds (sing Happy Birthday twice) especially after being in public place or sneezing or coughing.

Avoid touching your eyes, nose, mouth. Avoid hugs, embraces, and shaking hands.

Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue or the crook of your arm, and throw away used tissue.

Use disinfectant wipes or sprays  to clean frequently touched surfaces at home and work.

In common elements of your building, when touching elevator panel, buttons, door knobs, etc, wear gloves or use a tissue (toss away after use).

Do not let others use your cell phone,pen,etc.

Stay home as much as possible. And if you do feel sick, call your health care provider for assistance.

FOR MORE INFORMATION, UPDATES   

Illinois Dept. of Public Health Updates 800-889-3931

Chicago Department of Public Health COVID-19  312-746-4835

http://chicago.gov/coronavirus 

http://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/about/index.html

To sign up to volunteer to help elderly,or questions to help you http://48thward.org/coronavirus. And to sign up for Alderman Osterman’s email newsletter visit:

http://48thward.org 

Be well from the ASCO Board

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