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COVID-19 Information
We are
providing this information to assist you with coping with the
current pandemic in Alberta. Symptoms of common viruses are shown to the
right, and ten tips for coping with the virus and government
website links related to this pandemic are shown below. |
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Ten Helpful Tips: |
While the focus is on the ‘physical health’
impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, just about everyone is impacted
emotionally. At times like this it is common to experience sleep problems,
irritability, sadness, anxiety and fear. Those who may be especially
vulnerable are people who are living alone, have existing mental health
challenges, have family members who are at high risk – or are at high risk
for COVID-19 infection themselves. These 10 tips have been put together by
your team at Crowfoot Village Family Practice to help you during this time
of stress and after the crisis has passed!
1. Minimize
negative media exposure
It is possible to immerse yourself in potentially
frightening news coverage 24/7 and this can lead to feeling overwhelmed and
hopeless. We recommend you set aside time to stay updated on the current
state and use ahs.ca/covid as your source of truth for covid information in
Alberta. CVFP, your medical home will send out periodic updates to keep you
informed.
2. Maintain a sleep schedule
If you are self-isolating, it’s easy to stay in
your jammies, sleep in and power nap through the day. Wake up at a set time
and try to go to bed at a regular hour. Minimize those daytime powersnoozes
so you don’t impact your nighttime sleep
3. Maintain an eating schedule
It is easy to justify comfort eating and grazing
all day long. Try to follow regular meal times and continue to make healthy
choices. Remember, it is ok to indulge in some good chocolate once in a
while but think portion control and moderation.
4. Do 30 minutes
total of physical activity daily
Fresh air is great as Spring threatens to arrive!
If you’re going out for walks remember physical distancing and watch those
icy sidewalks and roads. There are some excellent online resources
for exercising in your home if you prefer.
Remember, short frequent activity – say 10 minutes of yoga three times a
day, is as effective as 30 minutes of continuous workouts.
5. Connect socially but safely
Your CVFP team encourages you to reach out to
others while you are housebound. Texting, emailing, FaceTime and WhatsApp
are all ways to reach out to people in your social circle. Even better –
reach out to old friends who are likewise practicing physical distancing. Oh
yeah…there is also the telephone!
6. Mindfulness and meditation
This can be especially useful for those whose
minds are active with incorrigible COVID swirling thoughts – that often
start when head meets pillow at night. There are many apps and webbased
resources for people to help settle the active mind and focus on the here
and now.
7. Laugh
Call up the old friend and riminess about happy times, silly adventures or
funny stories from the past. Put on a humorous movie or tell a good joke.
Laughter remains one of the best medicines – it’s inexpensive, has no side
effects and no weight gain!
8. Fan your spiritual flame
If your belief system includes a divine being or
faith in something ‘bigger’ than yourself – connect with that part of you
and look to this for courage and meaning. Faith is source of strength and
peace for many – if you are one who embraces this, it’s time to call on your
faith to help guide the path forward.
8. Fan your spiritual flame
If your belief system includes a divine being or
faith in something ‘bigger’ than yourself – connect with that part of you
and look to this for courage and meaning. Faith is source of strength and
peace for many – if you are one who embraces this, it’s time to call on your
faith to help guide the path forward.
9. Practice healthy ‘self-nurturing’
What
does this look like? Any activity which gives you positive energy and/or
takes away stress. Some of our favorites? Walks in the sun. Warm baths. Foot
massages from your partner. Belly laughs at funny movies. Losing yourself in
a good book. Listening to your favorite music.
10. Do one positive thing a day
Write down one thing you are grateful about. Tell
one person why they are special. Say ‘I love you’ to someone who already
knows it. Better yet – tell somebody who needs strength that you care about
them. Take your dog for a walk, scratch your cat’s chin or colour with the
kids.
Together we’ll get through this and welcome the post-COVID adventure to
come! |
Government
Links: |
The Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic has impacted
everybody throughout Canada. Some people are more financially vulnerable
than others. All levels of Government have devised Assistance Programs to
help people adversely impacted by the COVID-19 Pandemic. Programs have been
created that offer a variety of help such as with small businesses, mortgage
deferments, postponement of utility bills, RIF Withdrawals, or postponement
of student loans. Here are a few Government links that are a useful starting
point to find programs that may be of interest to you or family members:
The Alberta Provincial Government provides
comprehensive support for people
adversely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic:
www.alberta.ca/covid-19-supports-for-albertans.aspx
The Provincial
Government also has emergency financial assistance program:
www.alberta.ca/emergency-financial-assistance.aspx
The Federal Government
has created a COVID-19 Economic Response Plan. This may be of interest:
The Government has lowered the mandatory RIF Withdrawal for 2020 for those
who wish to preserve more of the RIF’s Capital during volatile economic
times. The mandatory minimum withdrawal has been lowered by 25%. For
example, suppose the RIF rules require you to withdraw a minimum of $40,000
during 2020. The minimum withdrawal has now been lowered by 25% to $30,000.
Here is the link to the Federal Government COVID-19 Economic Response Plan:
www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/economic-response-plan.html
Banks and
Financial Institutes are offering help with deferments of Mortgage Payments.
Likewise Utility companies are offering help with deferring utility
payments. Assistance can be obtained from the appropriate financial
institution, utility company or municipality. The City of Calgary has a
variety of assistance programs. A good starting point is:
www.calgary.ca/CSPS/cema/Pages/Response-to-Coronavirus.aspx
The City of Calgary’s
Programs for Seniors can be found at:
www.calgary.ca/CSPS/CNS/Pages/Seniors/Seniors-Programs-Services.aspx
There are number of
counselling agencies in the City such as The Calgary Counseling Centre:
https://calgarycounselling.com
Canmore has enacted a State of Local Emergency.
People travelling to Canmore for non-essential business are advised not to
enter Canmore and should return home. Signs are being erected at all
entrances to Canmore. A
good starting link describing Canmore’s State of
Emergency is at:
www.canmore.ca/covid-19/coronavirus-covid-19-information-for-canmore
Also:
www.canmore.ca
Please note: All
National Parks are now closed:
www.pc.gc.ca/en/voyage-travel/securite-safety/covid-19-info
Likewise, Alberta has closed all Provincial
Parks. This includes Kananaskis. All parking lots and washrooms are closed.
The public is allowed into the Parks only if they use non-motorized methods.
The Government prefers that you stay home:
www.albertaparks.ca/albertaparksca/news-events/alberta-environment-andparks-response-to-covid-19
The Alberta
Health Services (AHS) latest updates can be found at:
www.alberta.ca/coronavirus-info-for-albertans.aspx . The data behind
the coronavirus outbreak in Alberta can be found at:
www.alberta.ca/covid-19-alberta-data.aspx
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Please monitor the Daily Updates from the Federal, Provincial and
Municipal
Governments. Stay
Safe! Stay Smart!
Stay Healthy! |
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