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TVIH Workshop Series: Managing Through the Pandemic, Session 1, 4:00PM

When:
Wednesday, May 6, 2020, 4:00 PM until 5:30 PM
Where:
In your home via Zoom using a computer, tablet or smartphone
Additional Info:
Event Contact(s):
Jim Sanders
Category:
Discussion
Registration is required
Payment In Full In Advance Only
Capacity:
25
Available Slots:
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Register now. Jim Sanders, the workshop leader, will contact registrants with zoom connection before the scheduled session. 

TVIH WORKSHOP SERIES: MANAGING THROUGH THE PANDEMIC
Weekly Zoom Discussion: Wednesday 4-5:30
May 6, 13, 20, 27th
 
Workshop leader: Jim Sanders jsanders@rhsmith.umd.edu.
 
You are invited to a workshop and discussion focused on managing through the pandemic.
  • Intended outcome: awareness of options, support from others, skills in managing.
  • Structure: zoom based discussion on the identified topic which deals with a specific aspect of managing through the pandemic. Suggested readings and videos will be provided before each session.
  • The hope is to develop content and insights that can be useful to others.
 
 
Session 1: Understanding the pandemic. How do I create a personal management plan?
  • Developing an approach to the uncertainty, lack of information and range of changes
  • Understanding the factual and known aspects of the pandemic
  • Exploring the forecasts and scenarios for length and intensity of the pandemic and options for mitigation and opening the economy
  • Exploring mitigations based on age rather than personal characteristics. Will employer and government policy create restrictions based on age? Exploring the science of risk indicators.
  • Developing a personal approach on risk, shelter in place, and distancing.
Information sources for discussion
  • NYTimes summary article detailing 2+ year cyclical pandemic with hopeful and uncertain mitigations.
    • What to Expect in a Phase 1 Reopening of Your City or State (AARP)
    • Does Everyone Over 60 Need To Take The Same Coronavirus Precautions?
    • Why Some People Get Sicker Than Others
    • WSJ article “Over 65 29% higher mortality which means more restrictions”
 
 
How do I self-manage? What advise do I listen to? How do I learn about developments?
·         Filtering/ stress management in monitoring
·         What are trusted sources for understanding and managing the pandemic?
Local: HoCo dashboard www.howardcountymd.gov/coronavirus
Friends/Collegues/ health professionals:
·         ACTION-email other sources you have found useful. Indicate why.  We will create an inventory.
 
Session 2:  Approaches to Daily Living, Social Distancing & Isolation
  • Identifying risk factors in daily living. Updating mitigations based on new research
  • Tips and hints on social distancing
  • Overcoming the negatives of isolation
  • Identifying programs and methods that create community and connection.
Information sources for discussion
  • Take Steps to Counter the Loneliness of Social Distancing
  • How to Fight the Social Isolation of Coronavirus (AARP)
 
 
Session 3: Caring for Others. How Can I Help the Isolated. How Do I Help  the Community?
  • What to do about relatives and friends that are isolated?
  • Should I move family members out of nursing and assisted living homes?
  • How should manage purchase of protective equipment and food?
  • How can I help the community? What are the many contributions that I can make? What is needed? How do I learn about what is needed?
Information sources for discussion
  • What to Do About Your Relatives in Long-Term Care During the Coronavirus Pandemic
  • In Shutting Out Threat, Seniors In Continuing Care Communities Feel Shut In
  • How to Help Your Community During the Coronavirus Crisis
 
Session 4: Call to action. What is needed? What programs or services are needed to support managing the pandemic?