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5122020 lsquoThey Are Helping Mersquo Organizations Reaching Out To Seniors During COVID-19 Pandemic ndash CBS Miami
CONTINUING COVERAGE Latest news on the coronavirus
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lsquoThey Are Helping Mersquo Organizaons ReachingOut To Seniors During COVID-19 PandemicBy Karli Barne April 20 2020 at 930 am Filed Under Coronavirus Karli Barne Local TV Miami News YMCA
MIAMI (CBSMiami) ndash Seniors are among the most vulnerablepopulaons to COVID-19
This is not only because of the risk of the virus itself but also theeffects of being socially isolated
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ON AIR
5122020 lsquoThey Are Helping Mersquo Organizations Reaching Out To Seniors During COVID-19 Pandemic ndash CBS Miami
South Pointe Park Reopen As Miami-Dade Broward Dra Its ReopeningPlans
Health Officials Announce First CaseOf West Nile Virus Of 2020 InMiami-Dade
Fort Lauderdale Wells FargoEmployee Tests Posive ForCoronavirus
Caught On Camera Miami BeachHit-And-Run Leaves Woman InCrical Condion
Miami-Dade Broward Prepare ForPhase One Reopening
Coronavirus Impact Long-TimeMercy Hospital Doctor Dies FromCOVID-19 Complicaons
Broward Mayor Dale HolnessBelieves County Could Soon ReopenCertain Businesses
Disney World Resorts Now AccepngReservaons Starng In July
Barbershops Salons ReopeningMonday But Not In South Florida
Ad
Seniors Love Posture Corrector
Finally there is a new device that can instantly fix bad postureand relieve back pain
The Naonal Instute on Aging says loneliness can lead to issues inboth physical and mental health in the elderly
During the pandemic some South Florida groups are stepping upand reaching out
With the stress of COVID-19 staying smulated and engaged ismore important for seniors now than ever Social distancinghowever makes that difficult
Thatrsquos why 63-year-old Evelyn Chacin says she is taking advantageof free services offered by the YMCA of South Florida
ldquoI do exercisesrdquo she said ldquoI do breathing exercises that they havetaught me in the workshopsrdquo
All of these come on a link sent right to her phone They are alsoproviding her with added peace of mind
ldquoThey are helping me with my foodrdquo Chacin says ldquoThey are helpingme with my rentrdquo
The YMCA said even though their doors are closed they haveother ways to offer support that people may not realize
rdquoI am so proud of the opportunity to be able to allow the show togo onrdquo said YMCA of South Florida President Sheryl WoodsldquoWersquove been able to find ways to get them the resources they sodesperately needrdquo
ldquoRight now during this crisis we have programs that we provideremotely on the phone or FaceTimerdquo said Emilia Solano YMCADistrict Execuve Director ldquoWe have depression managementprogram a health navigaon programrdquo
Health professionals like Dr Gianna Neil with ChenMed saidservices like this are crical
ldquoPrior to COVID-19 we idenfied that being alone or feeling alonewas a risk factor for our seniors to end up in the emergency roomrdquoshe explained
While it helps keep them safe from contracng the virus feelingisolated can negavely affect mental health
ldquoAt a me when social isolaon is a necessity itrsquos like a double-edged sword if you willrdquo said Dr Neil ldquoWe are trying our best to
Gracias
iquestQueacute probabilidad hay de que vea la telenovela ldquoComoNo Hay 2
Muy probable Algo probable
iquestQueacute canale de televisioacuten asocia maacutes con la telenovelaldquoComo Tuacute No Hay 2rdquo
Telemundo Univision
iquestCuaacutel de los siguientes canales de televisioacuten ha vistoanunciado recientemente en Internet (Seleccione todoque aplican)
Galavisioacuten Univision
5122020 lsquoThey Are Helping Mersquo Organizations Reaching Out To Seniors During COVID-19 Pandemic ndash CBS Miami
make sure we combat it with the technology and being a helpinghandldquo
Places like ChenMed are doing what they can to engage with olderpaents even if not in person
ldquoYou can expect to get what we call a love call This is a call forwhich there is no specific agendaldquo she said
Dr Neil says their staff also is delivering bags of food and suppliesto their home-bound paents
For seniors or those who may be caring for an aging loved one shehas some suggesons to help them cope Ideas include scking toa daily roune as best they can performing chair exercises formobility doing word or number puzzles to keep the mind occupiedand keeping in touch with people regularly over the phone or evenFaceTime if available
5122020 lsquoThey Are Helping Mersquo Organizations Reaching Out To Seniors During COVID-19 Pandemic ndash CBS Miami
Skip the Hassle - Upgrade to the Worlds Smartest CPAP WithoutVisiting the DoctorEasy Breathe CPAP Company ResMedrsquos AirSense 10 Auto CPAP | Sponsored
Celebrity Trainer ldquoMuscle Loss in Seniors is Real But It DoesnrsquotHave to Be
Brave New Look | Sponsored
Protective Cloth Masks with PM25 Filter
Eargo Hearing Aids | Sponsored
The genius trick every Amazon shopper should knowWikibuy | Sponsored
Forbes calls this ldquoa new bar in hearing aid technologyrdquoThe nearly invisible comfortable amp rechargeable hearing aid for mild to severe high-frequency hearing loss
Reference | Sponsored
The Worst Restaurant Chains in America Ranked
Its Like A Nightmare Miami Native and MLB Hall of Famer AndreDawson Deals With Coronavirus As A Mortician
Blue Angels To Fly Over Miami As Part Of Operation America Strong OnFriday
Fisher Investments | Sponsored
The New Kia Seltos Is Here And Oh Boy2021 Kia Seltos | Search Ads | Sponsored
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19 Awesome Gadgets Money Can Buy Right Now
5122020 lsquoThey Are Helping Mersquo Organizations Reaching Out To Seniors During COVID-19 Pandemic ndash CBS Miami
SEEN ON TVMiami WeatherProgram GuideVideo on DemandWatch LiveOnly CBSContact UsContests amp Promoons
COMMUNITYFacing South FloridaFocus on South FloridaNeighbors 4 Neighbors
CORPORATEAbout UsAdverseConnect
copy2020 CBS Broadcasng Inc All Rights ReservedPowered by WordPresscom VIP Privacy Policy Terms Of Use California PrivacyInfo We Collect California Do Not Sell My Info
Mobile User Agreement Ad Choices Public File for WFOR-TV CBS4 Public File for WBFS-TV MyTV33 Public Inspecon File Help EEO Report
By viewing our video content you are accepng the terms of our Video Services Policy
ParenzTalk | Sponsored
How To Defined Jawline Without Surgery (At Any Age)City Beauty Multi-Action Sculpting Cream | Sponsored
We Ranked the Best and Worst Things to Buy at Costco
Finance101 | Sponsored
What Are The Best States To Retire In
Family Of Cruise Worker Who Died From COVID-19 Sues RoyalCaribbean
Miami Beach To Open Walk-UpDrive-Thru Coronavirus Test Site OnFriday
5122020 lsquoThey Are Helping Mersquo Organizations Reaching Out To Seniors During COVID-19 Pandemic ndash CBS Miami
South Pointe Park Reopen As Miami-Dade Broward Dra Its ReopeningPlans
Health Officials Announce First CaseOf West Nile Virus Of 2020 InMiami-Dade
Fort Lauderdale Wells FargoEmployee Tests Posive ForCoronavirus
Caught On Camera Miami BeachHit-And-Run Leaves Woman InCrical Condion
Miami-Dade Broward Prepare ForPhase One Reopening
Coronavirus Impact Long-TimeMercy Hospital Doctor Dies FromCOVID-19 Complicaons
Broward Mayor Dale HolnessBelieves County Could Soon ReopenCertain Businesses
Disney World Resorts Now AccepngReservaons Starng In July
Barbershops Salons ReopeningMonday But Not In South Florida
Ad
Seniors Love Posture Corrector
Finally there is a new device that can instantly fix bad postureand relieve back pain
The Naonal Instute on Aging says loneliness can lead to issues inboth physical and mental health in the elderly
During the pandemic some South Florida groups are stepping upand reaching out
With the stress of COVID-19 staying smulated and engaged ismore important for seniors now than ever Social distancinghowever makes that difficult
Thatrsquos why 63-year-old Evelyn Chacin says she is taking advantageof free services offered by the YMCA of South Florida
ldquoI do exercisesrdquo she said ldquoI do breathing exercises that they havetaught me in the workshopsrdquo
All of these come on a link sent right to her phone They are alsoproviding her with added peace of mind
ldquoThey are helping me with my foodrdquo Chacin says ldquoThey are helpingme with my rentrdquo
The YMCA said even though their doors are closed they haveother ways to offer support that people may not realize
rdquoI am so proud of the opportunity to be able to allow the show togo onrdquo said YMCA of South Florida President Sheryl WoodsldquoWersquove been able to find ways to get them the resources they sodesperately needrdquo
ldquoRight now during this crisis we have programs that we provideremotely on the phone or FaceTimerdquo said Emilia Solano YMCADistrict Execuve Director ldquoWe have depression managementprogram a health navigaon programrdquo
Health professionals like Dr Gianna Neil with ChenMed saidservices like this are crical
ldquoPrior to COVID-19 we idenfied that being alone or feeling alonewas a risk factor for our seniors to end up in the emergency roomrdquoshe explained
While it helps keep them safe from contracng the virus feelingisolated can negavely affect mental health
ldquoAt a me when social isolaon is a necessity itrsquos like a double-edged sword if you willrdquo said Dr Neil ldquoWe are trying our best to
Gracias
iquestQueacute probabilidad hay de que vea la telenovela ldquoComoNo Hay 2
Muy probable Algo probable
iquestQueacute canale de televisioacuten asocia maacutes con la telenovelaldquoComo Tuacute No Hay 2rdquo
Telemundo Univision
iquestCuaacutel de los siguientes canales de televisioacuten ha vistoanunciado recientemente en Internet (Seleccione todoque aplican)
Galavisioacuten Univision
5122020 lsquoThey Are Helping Mersquo Organizations Reaching Out To Seniors During COVID-19 Pandemic ndash CBS Miami
make sure we combat it with the technology and being a helpinghandldquo
Places like ChenMed are doing what they can to engage with olderpaents even if not in person
ldquoYou can expect to get what we call a love call This is a call forwhich there is no specific agendaldquo she said
Dr Neil says their staff also is delivering bags of food and suppliesto their home-bound paents
For seniors or those who may be caring for an aging loved one shehas some suggesons to help them cope Ideas include scking toa daily roune as best they can performing chair exercises formobility doing word or number puzzles to keep the mind occupiedand keeping in touch with people regularly over the phone or evenFaceTime if available
5122020 lsquoThey Are Helping Mersquo Organizations Reaching Out To Seniors During COVID-19 Pandemic ndash CBS Miami
Skip the Hassle - Upgrade to the Worlds Smartest CPAP WithoutVisiting the DoctorEasy Breathe CPAP Company ResMedrsquos AirSense 10 Auto CPAP | Sponsored
Celebrity Trainer ldquoMuscle Loss in Seniors is Real But It DoesnrsquotHave to Be
Brave New Look | Sponsored
Protective Cloth Masks with PM25 Filter
Eargo Hearing Aids | Sponsored
The genius trick every Amazon shopper should knowWikibuy | Sponsored
Forbes calls this ldquoa new bar in hearing aid technologyrdquoThe nearly invisible comfortable amp rechargeable hearing aid for mild to severe high-frequency hearing loss
Reference | Sponsored
The Worst Restaurant Chains in America Ranked
Its Like A Nightmare Miami Native and MLB Hall of Famer AndreDawson Deals With Coronavirus As A Mortician
Blue Angels To Fly Over Miami As Part Of Operation America Strong OnFriday
Fisher Investments | Sponsored
The New Kia Seltos Is Here And Oh Boy2021 Kia Seltos | Search Ads | Sponsored
How Far Will $1 Million Go in Florida
19 Awesome Gadgets Money Can Buy Right Now
5122020 lsquoThey Are Helping Mersquo Organizations Reaching Out To Seniors During COVID-19 Pandemic ndash CBS Miami
SEEN ON TVMiami WeatherProgram GuideVideo on DemandWatch LiveOnly CBSContact UsContests amp Promoons
COMMUNITYFacing South FloridaFocus on South FloridaNeighbors 4 Neighbors
CORPORATEAbout UsAdverseConnect
copy2020 CBS Broadcasng Inc All Rights ReservedPowered by WordPresscom VIP Privacy Policy Terms Of Use California PrivacyInfo We Collect California Do Not Sell My Info
Mobile User Agreement Ad Choices Public File for WFOR-TV CBS4 Public File for WBFS-TV MyTV33 Public Inspecon File Help EEO Report
By viewing our video content you are accepng the terms of our Video Services Policy
ParenzTalk | Sponsored
How To Defined Jawline Without Surgery (At Any Age)City Beauty Multi-Action Sculpting Cream | Sponsored
We Ranked the Best and Worst Things to Buy at Costco
Finance101 | Sponsored
What Are The Best States To Retire In
Family Of Cruise Worker Who Died From COVID-19 Sues RoyalCaribbean
Miami Beach To Open Walk-UpDrive-Thru Coronavirus Test Site OnFriday
5122020 lsquoThey Are Helping Mersquo Organizations Reaching Out To Seniors During COVID-19 Pandemic ndash CBS Miami
make sure we combat it with the technology and being a helpinghandldquo
Places like ChenMed are doing what they can to engage with olderpaents even if not in person
ldquoYou can expect to get what we call a love call This is a call forwhich there is no specific agendaldquo she said
Dr Neil says their staff also is delivering bags of food and suppliesto their home-bound paents
For seniors or those who may be caring for an aging loved one shehas some suggesons to help them cope Ideas include scking toa daily roune as best they can performing chair exercises formobility doing word or number puzzles to keep the mind occupiedand keeping in touch with people regularly over the phone or evenFaceTime if available
5122020 lsquoThey Are Helping Mersquo Organizations Reaching Out To Seniors During COVID-19 Pandemic ndash CBS Miami
Skip the Hassle - Upgrade to the Worlds Smartest CPAP WithoutVisiting the DoctorEasy Breathe CPAP Company ResMedrsquos AirSense 10 Auto CPAP | Sponsored
Celebrity Trainer ldquoMuscle Loss in Seniors is Real But It DoesnrsquotHave to Be
Brave New Look | Sponsored
Protective Cloth Masks with PM25 Filter
Eargo Hearing Aids | Sponsored
The genius trick every Amazon shopper should knowWikibuy | Sponsored
Forbes calls this ldquoa new bar in hearing aid technologyrdquoThe nearly invisible comfortable amp rechargeable hearing aid for mild to severe high-frequency hearing loss
Reference | Sponsored
The Worst Restaurant Chains in America Ranked
Its Like A Nightmare Miami Native and MLB Hall of Famer AndreDawson Deals With Coronavirus As A Mortician
Blue Angels To Fly Over Miami As Part Of Operation America Strong OnFriday
Fisher Investments | Sponsored
The New Kia Seltos Is Here And Oh Boy2021 Kia Seltos | Search Ads | Sponsored
How Far Will $1 Million Go in Florida
19 Awesome Gadgets Money Can Buy Right Now
5122020 lsquoThey Are Helping Mersquo Organizations Reaching Out To Seniors During COVID-19 Pandemic ndash CBS Miami
SEEN ON TVMiami WeatherProgram GuideVideo on DemandWatch LiveOnly CBSContact UsContests amp Promoons
COMMUNITYFacing South FloridaFocus on South FloridaNeighbors 4 Neighbors
CORPORATEAbout UsAdverseConnect
copy2020 CBS Broadcasng Inc All Rights ReservedPowered by WordPresscom VIP Privacy Policy Terms Of Use California PrivacyInfo We Collect California Do Not Sell My Info
Mobile User Agreement Ad Choices Public File for WFOR-TV CBS4 Public File for WBFS-TV MyTV33 Public Inspecon File Help EEO Report
By viewing our video content you are accepng the terms of our Video Services Policy
ParenzTalk | Sponsored
How To Defined Jawline Without Surgery (At Any Age)City Beauty Multi-Action Sculpting Cream | Sponsored
We Ranked the Best and Worst Things to Buy at Costco
Finance101 | Sponsored
What Are The Best States To Retire In
Family Of Cruise Worker Who Died From COVID-19 Sues RoyalCaribbean
Miami Beach To Open Walk-UpDrive-Thru Coronavirus Test Site OnFriday
5122020 lsquoThey Are Helping Mersquo Organizations Reaching Out To Seniors During COVID-19 Pandemic ndash CBS Miami
Skip the Hassle - Upgrade to the Worlds Smartest CPAP WithoutVisiting the DoctorEasy Breathe CPAP Company ResMedrsquos AirSense 10 Auto CPAP | Sponsored
Celebrity Trainer ldquoMuscle Loss in Seniors is Real But It DoesnrsquotHave to Be
Brave New Look | Sponsored
Protective Cloth Masks with PM25 Filter
Eargo Hearing Aids | Sponsored
The genius trick every Amazon shopper should knowWikibuy | Sponsored
Forbes calls this ldquoa new bar in hearing aid technologyrdquoThe nearly invisible comfortable amp rechargeable hearing aid for mild to severe high-frequency hearing loss
Reference | Sponsored
The Worst Restaurant Chains in America Ranked
Its Like A Nightmare Miami Native and MLB Hall of Famer AndreDawson Deals With Coronavirus As A Mortician
Blue Angels To Fly Over Miami As Part Of Operation America Strong OnFriday
Fisher Investments | Sponsored
The New Kia Seltos Is Here And Oh Boy2021 Kia Seltos | Search Ads | Sponsored
How Far Will $1 Million Go in Florida
19 Awesome Gadgets Money Can Buy Right Now
5122020 lsquoThey Are Helping Mersquo Organizations Reaching Out To Seniors During COVID-19 Pandemic ndash CBS Miami
SEEN ON TVMiami WeatherProgram GuideVideo on DemandWatch LiveOnly CBSContact UsContests amp Promoons
COMMUNITYFacing South FloridaFocus on South FloridaNeighbors 4 Neighbors
CORPORATEAbout UsAdverseConnect
copy2020 CBS Broadcasng Inc All Rights ReservedPowered by WordPresscom VIP Privacy Policy Terms Of Use California PrivacyInfo We Collect California Do Not Sell My Info
Mobile User Agreement Ad Choices Public File for WFOR-TV CBS4 Public File for WBFS-TV MyTV33 Public Inspecon File Help EEO Report
By viewing our video content you are accepng the terms of our Video Services Policy
ParenzTalk | Sponsored
How To Defined Jawline Without Surgery (At Any Age)City Beauty Multi-Action Sculpting Cream | Sponsored
We Ranked the Best and Worst Things to Buy at Costco
Finance101 | Sponsored
What Are The Best States To Retire In
Family Of Cruise Worker Who Died From COVID-19 Sues RoyalCaribbean
Miami Beach To Open Walk-UpDrive-Thru Coronavirus Test Site OnFriday
5122020 lsquoThey Are Helping Mersquo Organizations Reaching Out To Seniors During COVID-19 Pandemic ndash CBS Miami
SEEN ON TVMiami WeatherProgram GuideVideo on DemandWatch LiveOnly CBSContact UsContests amp Promoons
COMMUNITYFacing South FloridaFocus on South FloridaNeighbors 4 Neighbors
CORPORATEAbout UsAdverseConnect
copy2020 CBS Broadcasng Inc All Rights ReservedPowered by WordPresscom VIP Privacy Policy Terms Of Use California PrivacyInfo We Collect California Do Not Sell My Info
Mobile User Agreement Ad Choices Public File for WFOR-TV CBS4 Public File for WBFS-TV MyTV33 Public Inspecon File Help EEO Report
By viewing our video content you are accepng the terms of our Video Services Policy
ParenzTalk | Sponsored
How To Defined Jawline Without Surgery (At Any Age)City Beauty Multi-Action Sculpting Cream | Sponsored
We Ranked the Best and Worst Things to Buy at Costco
Finance101 | Sponsored
What Are The Best States To Retire In
Family Of Cruise Worker Who Died From COVID-19 Sues RoyalCaribbean
Miami Beach To Open Walk-UpDrive-Thru Coronavirus Test Site OnFriday
5122020 lsquoThey Are Helping Mersquo Organizations Reaching Out To Seniors During COVID-19 Pandemic ndash CBS Miami
SEEN ON TVMiami WeatherProgram GuideVideo on DemandWatch LiveOnly CBSContact UsContests amp Promoons
COMMUNITYFacing South FloridaFocus on South FloridaNeighbors 4 Neighbors
CORPORATEAbout UsAdverseConnect
copy2020 CBS Broadcasng Inc All Rights ReservedPowered by WordPresscom VIP Privacy Policy Terms Of Use California PrivacyInfo We Collect California Do Not Sell My Info
Mobile User Agreement Ad Choices Public File for WFOR-TV CBS4 Public File for WBFS-TV MyTV33 Public Inspecon File Help EEO Report
By viewing our video content you are accepng the terms of our Video Services Policy
ParenzTalk | Sponsored
How To Defined Jawline Without Surgery (At Any Age)City Beauty Multi-Action Sculpting Cream | Sponsored
We Ranked the Best and Worst Things to Buy at Costco
Finance101 | Sponsored
What Are The Best States To Retire In
Family Of Cruise Worker Who Died From COVID-19 Sues RoyalCaribbean
Miami Beach To Open Walk-UpDrive-Thru Coronavirus Test Site OnFriday