As the City of San Diego continues to take steps toward a safe reopening of parts of the community and economy, Mayor Kevin L. Faulconer outlined resources for seniors, who continue to be one of the groups most vulnerable to contracting COVID-19. Faulconer highlighted in-home caregivers, represented by Domestic Workers Local 3930, and encouraged seniors to sign up for the City\u2019s free Social Calls program.<\/p>\n
\u201cSeniors remain one of the groups most vulnerable to COVID-19, and resources are available to help,\u201d Faulconer said. \u201cHome caregivers and our free social calls program are lifelines to seniors in need. Older San Diegans who can\u2019t risk exposure but need help shopping for food, or are just looking for conversation, can rest easy knowing that people are here to help.\u201d<\/p>\n
Los trabajadores de atenci\u00f3n domiciliaria se encuentran entre los que est\u00e1n en la primera l\u00ednea de esta crisis, protegiendo a algunas de las poblaciones m\u00e1s vulnerables de la exposici\u00f3n al coronavirus. Los cuidadores son un salvavidas para muchos habitantes de San Diego, ya que proporcionan comestibles y recogen recetas para las personas que no pueden salir de su hogar.<\/p>\n
\u201cI want to thank Mayor Faulconer for his strong leadership and highlighting critical care workers providing care in the most intimate, infection-susceptible settings,\u201d said Doug Moore, executive director of the United Domestic Workers of America. \u201cCaregivers are invisible heroes who have stepped up in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic to protect some of the most vulnerable to this deadly virus. And we must do whatever possible to provide them with the proper equipment to stay safe.\u201d<\/p>\n
For many older adults, a compassionate voice in their lives can make a big difference in a time of crisis. The City of San Diego\u2019s Social Calls program offers comfort and conversation to those most in need during the pandemic. The City of San Diego Parks and Recreation Department staff calls people who sign up Mondays through Fridays between the hours of 8-10 a.m. just to check-in, offer assistance or just say \u201chello.\u201d The program is free of charge.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe Social Calls program provides a valuable service to our senior residents who may be feeling more impacted and isolated than ever during the COVID-19 pandemic,\u201d said Andy Field, director of the City\u2019s Parks and Recreation Department. \u201cThe service offers seniors a friendly voice to help them feel better connected to their community, as well as information about potential resources they can utilize if they have concerns about health and wellness, nutrition or transportation.\u201d<\/p>\n
For updates on City of San Diego services, programs, links to helpful information related to preventing fraud and abuse, please visit sandiego.gov\/coronavirus<\/a>.<\/p>\n For information regarding COVID-19 cases and directives from County of San Diego public health officials, please visit coronavirus-sd.com. Text \u201cCOSD COVID19\u201d to 468-311 for text alert updates.<\/p>\n