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Elder Options Provides Help To Seniors During COVID-19 Pandemic

WUFT | By Ryan Vasquez
Published April 16, 2020 at 10:10 AM EDT
French Red Cross volunteers Martin and Emilie bring a bag of medicine during a delivery distribution to isolated people, in the Val de Marne, suburb of Paris, Wednesday April 15, 2020 during a nationwide confinement to counter the COVID-19. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people, but for some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness or death. (AP Photo/Francois Mori)
French Red Cross volunteers Martin and Emilie bring a bag of medicine during a delivery distribution to isolated people, in the Val de Marne, suburb of Paris, Wednesday April 15, 2020 during a nationwide confinement to counter the COVID-19. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people, but for some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness or death. (AP Photo/Francois Mori)

Episode 19 features Kristen Griffis, Executive Director of Elder Options. She spoke about how her organization is using its Elder Helpline to provide groceries, access to health care, and more for seniors during the COVID-19 pandemic. This podcast serves to provide updates on Florida's response to coronavirus, with a particular focus on north central Florida.
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