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In reply to the discussion: Are you following CDC's advice for over 60's? [View all]redstatebluegirl
(12,265 posts)27. I have a compromised immune system and am almost 65.
I have permission from my boss to work from home. I write and manage grants so it is all computer based. My husband is younger than I am so he is continuing his stuff. He is crazy about washing hands and cleaning things at home. He is fearful of bringing it home to me.
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I'm not 60 but my husband is. He had a stroke 3 years ago and is diabetic.
onecaliberal
Mar 2020
#10
Going old school: I have a big back up supply of books in case the 'dang internet' goes out 😬
MLAA
Mar 2020
#15
I am but my 80 year old Trump supporting FIL is ignoring it. He's here right now.
Kaleva
Mar 2020
#50
Over 60 here. Handwashing, hand sanitizer, avoiding large groups:yes. But I still go to the gym pool
Nay
Mar 2020
#61
I do something similar -- I have hand sanitizer in the car, and when I get in I wipe
Nay
Mar 2020
#67
How about over 70, lives in NYC and doesn't see anything problematic about going into the streets?
dhol82
Mar 2020
#74
Thanks. :) keep passing that place but have never stopped in. Now, I have to. :)
dhol82
Mar 2020
#77