AARP Montana

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By AARP Montana State President, Alex Ward

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Veterans' exam requests had been on hold due to coronavirus outbreak

Nursing homes are starting to resume in-person visits for families in many states as COVID-19 restrictions ease. These visits will be different than before the pandemic, at least for some time. There may be limits on when, where and for how long you can see loved ones, and distancing rules will likely be in place.

Adapting a residence to accommodate changes brought on by age has become more relevant during the pandemic, and alterations can help people age as independently as possible at home.

The well-publicized coronavirus (COVID-19) concerns with long-term care facilities have highlighted how individuals ages 65 and older and many individuals with disabilities are not only at higher risk of developing severe health complications from the virus,[1] they are also less able to physically distance themselves. That is because many, whether they live in a skilled nursing facility or not, rely on help from others to carry out tasks of daily living, such as bathing, dressing, or eating.

Modified In-Person Services Also Available in Nine Montana Locations

AARP recently announced a new online training module to help financial institution employees identify and stop suspected financial exploitation during the pandemic. As the coronavirus poses significantly greater health risks to older Americans, it is also triggering a wide array of financial scams, fraud and exploitation specifically tailored to our country’s most vulnerable population.

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