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I’m 73 years old and I have rheumatoid arthritis and my treatment includes immuno suppressing drugs. This treatment leaves me very vulnerable to infections, virus and sickness.
As a result my family have wrapped me in cotton wool and shipped me off to a family beach house where I’ve resided since the last week of February.
I’ve had little contact outside of immediate family but have learned new skills with digital platforms including ZOOM and FaceTime which have allowed me to keep in touch with friends and more distant relatives. I even have a drink with friends a couple of times a week via FaceTime- at least some level of social contact.
In some ways the lockdown has been good - I’ve spent more time with some of my grandchildren that I’d normally be able to do, and I’ve saved lots of money normally spent on entertainment and restaurant dining.
I’m missing dining out and I’m missing golf and travel. My wife and I have cancelled a couple of overseas trips and a couple of domestic trips. We hope that we can get back to travel soon.
As a result my family have wrapped me in cotton wool and shipped me off to a family beach house where I’ve resided since the last week of February.
I’ve had little contact outside of immediate family but have learned new skills with digital platforms including ZOOM and FaceTime which have allowed me to keep in touch with friends and more distant relatives. I even have a drink with friends a couple of times a week via FaceTime- at least some level of social contact.
In some ways the lockdown has been good - I’ve spent more time with some of my grandchildren that I’d normally be able to do, and I’ve saved lots of money normally spent on entertainment and restaurant dining.
I’m missing dining out and I’m missing golf and travel. My wife and I have cancelled a couple of overseas trips and a couple of domestic trips. We hope that we can get back to travel soon.