Self-Care

Connect to these COVID-19-related resources

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With the situation around the COVID-19 pandemic changing rapidly, National Council on Aging is taking proactive steps to make sure you stay informed and follow public health guidelines to protect yourself and those around you. Learn more about the latest tips and advice including updates on boosters, physical health, and more.

https://www.ncoa.org/older-adults/health/physical-health/covid-19

Resources for Public Health Professionals, Health Care Providers, & Older Adult Organizations

https://www.nchpad.org/

Seniors Helping Seniors offers personalized in-home services in Orange County, provided by seniors who want to help. Accepting help is often easier when the caregiver is a peer who can relate on a personal level, someone who understands the desire to remain independent. “A way to give, a way to receive”

https://www.homecarebyseniors.com/

https://www.coasc.org/programs/answers/

Downloadable Resources

COVID Coach
- A free, easy-to-use mobile application created for everyone, including Veterans and Servicemembers, to support self-care and overall mental health during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. It was developed by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) in 2020. The app connects you to resources to help you cope with stress, stay healthy, stay connected, and navigate parenting, caregiving, and working at home while social distancing or sheltering in place. COVID Coach is not meant to replace professional care related to COVID-19 or mental health conditions.
30 Days of Self Care with COVID COACH
Preventing Falls in Older Adults
NYC Health: Physical Activity for Older Adults
Self-Care Checklist for Caregivers
Orange County Office on Aging: Self-Care Tip-Sheet for Seniors
Orange County Office on Aging: A Tip-Sheet to Help Seniors Emerge and Thrive