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Can I leave home to care for my elderly parents or friends who require assistance to care for themselves? Or a friend or family member who has disabilities? 150 150 Sonoma County Emergency and Preparedness Information

Can I leave home to care for my elderly parents or friends who require assistance to care for themselves? Or a friend or family member who has disabilities?

Yes. Be sure that you protect them and yourself by following social distancing guidelines. Be sure to stay away from your loved ones, especially older and immunocompromised individuals, if you…

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I am an older Californian who is isolating at home and I need non-urgent assistance. What can I do? 150 150 Sonoma County Emergency and Preparedness Information

I am an older Californian who is isolating at home and I need non-urgent assistance. What can I do?

Call the statewide hotline for older Californians at 833-544-2374 for your non-urgent medical needs, to get meals delivered, track down prescriptions and more. The most important thing you can do is stay…

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How can I make sure the older Californians in my life are safe and healthy during the stay home order? 150 150 Sonoma County Emergency and Preparedness Information

How can I make sure the older Californians in my life are safe and healthy during the stay home order?

Check in on your older neighbors and loved ones with a call, text, or physically distanced visit to make sure they are okay. You can also teach them how to…

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Who is at a high risk of severe illness from COVID-19? What extra precautions do you recommend? 150 150 Sonoma County Emergency and Preparedness Information

Who is at a high risk of severe illness from COVID-19? What extra precautions do you recommend?

People at high risk of severe illness from COVID-19 meet the CDC definition of higher risk, including 65 and older, people living in a long-term care facility, or people who…

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Are the elderly at higher risk for COVID-19? 150 150 Sonoma County Emergency and Preparedness Information

Are the elderly at higher risk for COVID-19?

Yes. Based on currently available information and clinical expertise, older adults and people of any age who have serious underlying medical conditions are at higher risk for severe illness from COVID-19. Find…

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What are the safety precautions elderly people should take to protect themselves? 150 150 Sonoma County Emergency and Preparedness Information

What are the safety precautions elderly people should take to protect themselves?

Visit the CDC “Protect Yourself” for the most up to date information.

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