contagious disease

So we’re back to that time of year again, where the holidays are just around the corner and the pandemic is still in our midst. While the situation is not as grave as last year, when in-person family gatherings were highly discouraged, we’re not quite out of the woods yet….

There’s been little to laugh about over the past two years, with our political system in turmoil, our climate on the brink of disaster, and our public health system in tatters with the arrival of the pandemic. Add to that the isolation and loneliness that so many, especially older adults,…

Yes, it’s been confusing, frustrating, and downright difficult to determine what you’re supposed to do these days. Should I get a booster and am I eligible? (It depends who you are) Should I continue to wear a mask if I’m fully vaccinated? (Yes, in certain cases)  If so, where and…

Well, COVID deniers aside, it seems we’re not likely to get back to any level of pre-pandemic normalcy anytime soon. Instead of managing full calendars and social soirees, we’re left with managing the risks of breakthrough exposures and endemic COVID–  which means we’re likely to have COVID circulating in our…

For those of us no longer beholden to a school schedule (one of the perks of being an older empty nester!), Fall is one of the great times of year to travel. Resorts are emptier, beaches are often warm and beautiful without being crowded (assuming you are out of a…

So here we are in September, with the Delta variant surging, schools re-opening, masks and vaccines being mandated, and boosters likely to be soon implemented. With all that going on it’s confusing as to how safe you are and what risks you face. We know that even if vaccinated, you…