I hope that this letter finds you and your loved ones well. As we close in on one month of sheltering-in-place, I reflect on how challenging these times have been on so many people. As I mentioned in my letter last month, this time of year is normally my busiest work-related travel season. I love visiting with our clients and partners across the U.S. Like all of you, I am now hunkered down in my home. I do identify with feelings of isolation since my day-to-day routine has drastically changed. I am re-discovering (again!) that solitude is not the same as loneliness. At the same time, I am deeply grateful that I have access to resources via the Amazing Care Network to help me cope.
While social distancing is essential right now, it is important that we do not place ourselves and our loved ones in social isolation. Technology has afforded us the resources to stay connected with friends and family. In a recent article by the John Hopkins Institute they suggest, “Social distancing doesn’t have to mean isolation or loneliness. We need to keep older adults safe, but also keep in mind that social isolation can have a negative impact on older people’s immunity and mental health.” Read the full article.
I share more in this month’s Letter from the CEO.
~ Cora, CEO and Founder
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Featured Member
As part of a lifestyle and aging series, we’re working with renowned photographer Terry Lorant to showcase inspirational leaders in the industry. Each month, we’ll feature one or a few inspirational member(s) of the Amazing Care Network community who is using his or her voice to empower others in the collective aging experience. Read, in their own words, what the Amazing Care Network’s efforts mean to them. Meet this month feature ACN Member, Howard Todo on our blog.
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