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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]My mom is in an independent senior facility where most are 70+ and many are 80+.  They are taking no precautions![/quote]

They are living independently so many of the residents are coming and going like they usually do just like everyone else seems to be doing.  There is no point in restricting visitors because the residents, themselves, are getting out and about.

I know that at my mom's independent living facility, the residents have the option of staying in their apartments and meals/toilet paper/supplies will be brought to them.  The staff will wash/dry/fold their laundry, too, if that is needed.

If my own mom gets to the point where she self quarantines, I will be able to run her errands for her - pick up prescriptions and anything from the store that she might need. She is also very close to the hospital so if she gets sick and needs emergency care fast, she can get help quickly.

Nursing homes and assisted living are different types of environments where the residents are getting hands on care from the staff and are often in double occupancy rooms.  They really can't completely self isolate because they do require assistance.[/quote]

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