Retirement May Be Easier In A Life After COVID-19 World

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Some experts are saying that figuring out what to do in retirement might actually be easier after having had to stay at home most of the time due to the coronavirus.  Working from home can provide a sense for “what retirement might look like,†said Dr. Pinchas Cohen, dean of the Leonard Davis School of Gerontology at the University of Southern California.  People are reflecting and reevaluating what important and changing plans accordingly.  George Kinder, founder of the Kinder Institute of Life Planning asks his clients three questions to clarify their goals : What would you do if you had all of the time and money in the world?  How would you live if you knew you had only five to ten years left?  And what would you most regret if you died tomorrow?

https://www.wsj.com/articles/how-covid-19-will-change-aging-and-retirement-11605452401

Monterey, CA Coronavirus Update From A Carmel Caregiver

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There were 24 new cases of coronavirus reported in Monterey County today, bringing the total to 42,868 cases, with one new death reported.  On the good news front, America set a new record yesterday, administering 3.4 million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine in one day.  That’s great!  Nationwide, there were 69,559 new cases, bringing the cume total up to 30.174 million.  Deaths rose by 1,626 to more than 547K to date.  In California, there were 2,952 new cases reported, for a total of more than 3.655 million cases.  Deaths rose by 348 to 58,512. Please stay home and stay safe as much as possible.

Monterey, CA Coronavirus Update From A Carmel Caregiver

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There were 27 new cases of coronavirus reported in Monterey County today, bringing the total to 42,844 cases, with no new deaths reported.  Nationwide, there were 79,513 new cases, more than 20K new cases than were reported the day prior.  Deaths rose by 1,591 to more than 545K to date.  In California, there were 2,448 new cases reported, for a total of more than 3.65 million cases.  Deaths rose by 151 to more than 58K. Please stay home and stay safe as much as possible.

Monterey, CA Coronavirus Update From A Carmel Caregiver

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There were 23 new cases of coronavirus reported in Monterey County today, bringing the total to 42,817 cases, with no new deaths reported.  There is still no vaccine available for children under the age of 16, and many families worry about sending them back to school.  “I think it’s important for kids to have something closer to normal activities, be it returning to in-person to school, doing their sports, their social activities as long as they continue to be careful,†Dr. Kawsar Talaat, of Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, told a reporter.  However, she cautioned, “It’s probably still a good idea to keep the kids masked inside as much as you can.  Nationwide, there were 59,782 new cases, bringing the total just over 30 million in the U.S.  Deaths rose by 1,479 to 544,495.  In California, there were 2,605 new cases which brings the cume total up to 3.649 million.  Deaths rose by 147 to 58,023.  Please stay home and stay safe as much as possible.

Monterey, CA Coronavirus Update From A Carmel Caregiver

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There were 60 new cases of coronavirus reported in Monterey County today, bringing the total to 42,794 cases, with one new death reported.  According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about 13.5% of the U.S population is vaccinated, although health experts do fear that rapidly spreading variants could fuel another surge in cases.  “We must act now, and I am worried that if we don’t take the right actions now, we will have another avoidable surge—just as we are seeing in Europe right now and just as we are so aggressively scaling up vaccination,†CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky said on Monday.  Nationwide, there were 55,641 new cases (up significantly from 34,236 new cases the day before) for a cume total of 29.865 million, while deaths rose by 814 to 543,016.  In California, there were 2,929 new cases, bringing the cume total up to 3.646 million.  Deaths rose by 100 to 57,779  Please stay home and stay safe as much as possible.

Monterey, CA Coronavirus Update From A Carmel Caregiver

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There were 22 new cases of coronavirus reported in Monterey County today, bringing the total to 42,734 cases, with no new deaths reported.  Nationwide, there were 60,459 new cases for a cume total of 29.721 million, while deaths rose by 1,083 to 541,037.  In California, there were 2,797 new cases, bringing the cume total up to 3.639 million.  Deaths rose by 113 to 57,391  Please stay home and stay safe as much as possible.

Monterey, CA Coronavirus Update From A Carmel Caregiver

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There were 45 new cases of coronavirus reported in Monterey County today, bringing the total to 42,712 cases, with no new deaths reported.  The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced that fully vaccinated people can gather maskless with other vaccinated people indoors.  It also stated that you can meet with unvaccinated people from one household at a time if those people are considered at low risk of severe COVID-19.  Nationwide, there were 60,859 new cases for a cume total of 29.660 million, while deaths rose by 1,820 to 539,954.  In California, there were 3,585 new cases (double yesterday’s 1,716), bringing the cume total up to 3.636 million.  Deaths rose by 262 to 57,278.  Please stay home and stay safe as much as possible.

Monterey, CA Coronavirus Update From A Carmel Caregiver

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There were just 24 new cases of coronavirus reported in Monterey County today, bringing the total to 42,667 cases, with one new death reported.  Nationwide, there were 58,856 cases for a cume total of 29.599 million, while deaths rose by 574 to 538,134.  In California, there were 1,716 new cases, bringing the cume total up to 3.632 million.  Deaths rose by 145 to 57,016.  Please stay home and stay safe as much as possible.

Monterey, CA Coronavirus Update From A Carmel Caregiver

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There were just 24 new cases of coronavirus reported in Monterey County today, bringing the total to 42,667 cases, with one new death reported.  Nationwide, there were 58,856 cases for a cume total of 29.599 million, while deaths rose by 574 to 538,134.  In California, there were 1,716 new cases, bringing the cume total up to 3.632 million.  Deaths rose by 145 to 57,016.  Please stay home and stay safe as much as possible.

Monterey, CA Coronavirus Update From A Carmel Caregiver

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There were only 15 new cases of coronavirus reported in Monterey County today, bringing the total to 42,643 cases, with no new deaths reported.  Nationwide, there were 54,440 cases for a cume total of 29.540 million, while deaths rose by 1,563 to 537,560.  New research has indicated the lingering effects of COVID-19 on the brain, reaching it via the nasal passage.  The fear is that there are going to be a number of Americans that are asymptomatic for the virus but could be suffering from ill effects on the lungs, brain and other important organs. In California, there were a hefty 4,090 cases (versus 2,554 the day prior), bringing the cume total up to 3.630 million.  Deaths rose by 250 to 56,871.  Please stay home and stay safe as much as possible.