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For Seniors, Isolation and Health Risks Can Hit Hard

Hotlines, meal delivery and social support: How organizations in Central Oregon are reaching out to older people

For older people living alone in Central Oregon, social distancing is both necessary and dangerous. People over 65 are considered at the highest risk of hospitalization and are more likely to die from COVID-19. Following strict social-distancing guidelines could be a life-saver. But if they do become infected, live by themselves and experience respiratory failure, calling […]

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