Maintaining Emotional Health and Overall Well-Being During the COVID-19 Outbreak

Explaining the Coronavirus Situation

Looking for a way to explain the current COVID-19 situation to a loved one? Check out this useful presentation called “Why Do I Have to Stay Home: A Story about Cancellations Due to Coronavirus,” authored by Kate Dansereau, BA, ATP of Community Autism Resources. View here >

Online Workouts and Stress-Reducing Classes

It's important to remain active and in-tune with your well-being during this time. While we may not be able to visit gyms or playgrounds to exercise, we have some resources to stay physically healthy!

1. The South Shore YMCA Emilson - Hanover MA is offering virtual workouts on their website. Click to visit.

2. Plymouth Fitness posts frequent workout videos from their staff on their Facebook page.

3. Be Inspired Fitness & Yoga posts online workouts.

4. Plymouth Yoga shares info for online exercises.

5. Check out this easy 10-minute video of chair exercises >

6. PBS offers gentle chair yoga, as well as many other exercise videos with audio >

Tips for Reducing Stress and Healthy Coping

The state of MA has released some great tips on maintaining emotional well-being, reducing stress and healthy coping methods during the COVID-19 situation. Decreasing stress helps bolster your immune system, so it's important for everyone to take care of themselves during this time.  Read their suggestions here >

United Way Partners with FamilyWize to Offer Support for Residents to Access Delivery of Prescriptions

United Way of Greater Plymouth County is committed to connecting residents to prescription savings resources during the coronavirus pandemic through its partnership with FamilyWize, an organization focused on improving the health and well-being of individuals, families, and communities. Community residents can call FamilyWize for free customer support to help them coordinate prescription medication delivery from participating pharmacies. Residents will also continue to receive savings on medications by using the free FamilyWize prescription program card. To read details of this program, click here >