Open Thread Update: Opening Up? Or Still Closed?
The lockdown appears to be lifting – in spots, at least – and Spring is here – in spots, at least. It’s hard to believe we’ve been going through this long, drawn out saga for more than a year. As more people get vaccinated, let’s hope things get back to normal soon and for some readers, they are.
“I live in Phoenix AZ and the gym opened up for water aerobics recently.”
-Debbie A.
Every time I go outside, I see more people dining (outside, of course, and socially distanced), and the buzz and hum of life seems to be (slowly) returning, and with it the familiar rhythms of daily life.
“Our Church is doing the Easter Service in a local park–Thanks be to God!”
Jacqueline J.
And for others, the biggest and best part of the end of the lockdown is seeing family.
“My daughter & her family will be coming this weekend on their way to
Montana for a ski trip. I haven’t seen my 2 grandsons for 1&1/2 years.”-Sandi A.
It’s gratifying to see some comments about Senior Planet and its efforts to keep people engaged, active and informed. Let’s keep up the good work because we’re not all out of the woods yet!
We’ll keep the comments open for a while so you can continue to add your thoughts.
Virge Randall is Senior Planet’s Managing Editor. She is also a freelance culture reporter who seeks out hidden gems and unsung (or undersung) treasures for Straus Newspapers; her blog “Don’t Get Me Started” puts a quirky new spin on Old School New York City. Send your suggestions for Open Threads to her at editor@seniorplanet.org.
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Excellent article about SNFs reopening
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/03/31/us/coronavirus-nursing-homes-reopening.html?fbclid=IwAR3yURY80J6_GV4myNaqAXGjAdbIvYv46cBJABA22l4c4rhqdNoDd1zMkIU
Though CMS issued guidelines for bio or chosen family contact, not all states/counties/facilities have complied. We need to continue to raise loud voiced for legislators to enact the role of Essential Caregiver at state and national levels. This is not just for now but for the future – and for long term care of all ages – even children.
https://www.isolationkills.org/yellow
Fully vaccinated. First things I did, 2-1/2 weeks after my 2nd shot, were deferred maintenance…ophthalmology and dermatology checks and a haircut, all well masked.
Live in Florida and I have to say everyone is careful to wear their mask indoors, but overall we have been fully open for quite some time. There really isn’t anything I can think of that is not at least somewhat open. It is strange to hear others who sound like their lives have been so isolated and restricted. I don’t understand these teachers who refuse to go back to work??…look around everyone else is working…mechanics, transportation services, department/grocery stores, movies, medical staff, police, bank staff, restaurants, dry cleaners, florists, etc, etc, etc.
I live in New York City. I have been to the Metropolitan Museum of Art few times with a friend. Went there before and after receiving the vaccine. I felt very safe there. It was wonderful seeing art again. We sat in the courtyard surrounded by sculptures and talked with the sunlight streaming through the skylight and windows. I look forward to going to other museums and walking he high line.
I too love museums and especially the Met. I am a member and my husband and I went last Sunday and loved it.
Debbie