While it may seem to many that the rollout of the vaccine in NC is impossibly slow, week after week, the numbers provide a deeper story.  To read the full article, please visit: https://www.wral.com/coronavirus/living-through-the-ups-and-downs-of-vaccine-distribution/19490267/

Many assume they must wait for a negative COVID test before having an in-person visit or safely bringing in home help. CDC explains why not.  To read the full article, please visit: https://www.wral.com/coronavirus/ask-aging-well-when-can-i-visit-my-mother-who-had-covid/19489258/

The pandemic has introduced many problems we could not have anticipated or planned for. Keep cultivating the steady mind needed to respond wisely to whatever arises.  To read the full article, please visit: https://www.wral.com/coronavirus/cultivating-steadiness-in-unsteady-times/19473582/

According to the NCDHHS vaccine tracker, it took four weeks to administer the first 109,799 vaccines. Last week, an additional 80,396 vaccines were administered. Vaccines are becoming available for those in Group 1b (75+).  To read the full article, please visit: https://www.wral.com/coronavirus/where-can-i-get-vaccinated/19468767/

With North Carolina having administered roughly 24% of the vaccines it has received (according to the CDC COVID Data Tracker), here are answers to reader questions.  To read the full article, please visit: https://www.wral.com/coronavirus/critical-questions-answered-on-covid-vaccination-rollout-in-nc/19460278/

While preferable and quick to get tested in-person, if someone is older or frail and not experiencing acute symptoms, it is possible for a family member to pick up a test kit to help them perform at home. They will have to return to the same site they picked it up to drop it off.  To read the full article, please visit: https://www.wral.com/coronavirus/ask-aging-well-can-i-get-a-home-covid-testing-kit/19459808/

Vaccinations in North Carolina Nursing Homes began December 28. CVS estimates that all 128,000 residents and workers in long term care facilities in the state will receive their initial shot and booster within 12 weeks. To read the full article, please visit: https://www.wral.com/when-will-your-loved-one-in-skilled-nursing-be-vaccinated/19448713/

Small acts of kindness can turn the recipient's day around, and your day, too.  To read the full article, please visit: https://www.wral.com/cultivating-a-generous-spirit/19439639/

Phase 1 of vaccination distribution launched Monday for the most at risk. With limited supplies and increasing numbers of cases, continue to practice the three W's and limit holiday travel.  To read the full article, please visit: https://www.wral.com/coronavirus/the-vaccine-and-holiday-recommendations/19432777/

Giving up driving is one of life's hardest losses. What are ways to help a loved one who is resistant do so, when it becomes clear they are no longer safe on the road?  To read the full article, please visit: https://www.wral.com/is-it-time-to-give-up-driving/19423078/