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Coronavirus elderly advice: How can I look after my older relatives?

An elderly man walks into a NHS centre testing for coronavirus London"It just gets into my head - is it better not to go because you don't know if you are bringing germs?"
Caroline, from south-east England, is one of many people who are concerned about visiting elderly relatives in the midst of the UK's coronavirus outbreak.
Until now Caroline, who has asked us not to use her surname, has been visiting her sister, who is living with dementia and in a care home. But now she says she is "not sure" whether she should continue her visits in case she spreads the virus inadvertently.
Older people are more likely to become severely ill if they catch it, the NHS says. Generally, it says anyone over the age of 65 is considered an "older person" but there is no strict definition as people age at different rates.
But what measures are being taken and what advice is there for looking after older and elderly people?

What are care homes doing?

Care homes have responded in a mix of ways so far, with some residential and nursing homes deciding to restrict visitors.
Barchester Care Homes, which has more than 11,000 residents spread across more than 200 homes in the UK, is asking family members and friends to "minimise" their visits.
In a letter to residents and visitors, it says it has not taken the decision lightly and appreciates it may cause some discomfort. But "this is a necessary step to take", it adds

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