[DeanFL]

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interesting USA Today article>


What a post-vaccine world looks like for seniors: It's time to learn telemed. Oh, and how you travel will change.
Bruce Horovitz Kaiser Health News


Imagine this scenario, perhaps a year or two in the future: An effective COVID-19 vaccine is routinely available and the world is moving forward. Life, however, will likely never be the same – particularly for people over 60.

Medical care
Time to learn telemed.
Many doctors instead of just one.
Drugstores will do more vaccinations.
Your plumbing will be your doctor.


Travel
Punch up on mobile GPS apps.
Regional and local travel will replace foreign travel.
Demand for business class will grow.
Buying three seats for two.
Hotels will market medical care.
Disinfecting will be a sales pitch.
Cruises will require proof of vaccination.


Eating and shopping
Local eateries will gain trust.
Safety will be a bragging point.

Home life
The homecoming.
The fortress.
Older workers will stay home.

Gatherings
Forced social distancing.
Older folks will disengage, at a cost.
Public restrooms will be revamped.

Entire article link>>>

COVID vaccine: How it will change life for baby boomers, seniors

[Stu from NYC]

Very interesting.

Will certainly be more people working from home but not sure travel will change once a vaccine is readily available.

[GoodLife]

Originally Posted by DeanFL

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interesting USA Today article>


What a post-vaccine world looks like for seniors: It's time to learn telemed. Oh, and how you travel will change.
Bruce Horovitz Kaiser Health News


Imagine this scenario, perhaps a year or two in the future: An effective COVID-19 vaccine is routinely available and the world is moving forward. Life, however, will likely never be the same – particularly for people over 60.

Medical care
Time to learn telemed.
Many doctors instead of just one.
Drugstores will do more vaccinations.
Your plumbing will be your doctor.


Travel
Punch up on mobile GPS apps.
Regional and local travel will replace foreign travel.
Demand for business class will grow.
Buying three seats for two.
Hotels will market medical care.
Disinfecting will be a sales pitch.
Cruises will require proof of vaccination.


Eating and shopping
Local eateries will gain trust.
Safety will be a bragging point.

Home life
The homecoming.
The fortress.
Older workers will stay home.

Gatherings
Forced social distancing.
Older folks will disengage, at a cost.
Public restrooms will be revamped.

Entire article link>>>

COVID vaccine: How it will change life for baby boomers, seniors

A ridiculous article. When this is over things will get back to normal.

Why would we change everything for something slightly worse than a normal flu, equally bad as a bad flu (1957) or much less bad than a really bad flu (1918)

[Stu from NYC]

Originally Posted by GoodLife

A ridiculous article. When this is over things will get back to normal.

Why would we change everything for something slightly worse than a normal flu, equally bad as a bad flu (1957) or much less bad than a really bad flu (1918)

I do believe companies will find they can save a lot of money on office space by having employees work from home. Many people will find they like it as they will have no commuting time and can sure save a lot of money on work clothes.

i do think there will be more telemed and via smart phone apps less need to see DR when not feeling well.

Other than that think the world will go back to wear it was for the most part.

[Chi-Town]

The article contained no gloom and doom scenarios, just some thought provoking and perhaps likely outcomes. Enjoyed it.

[Number 10 GI]

Originally Posted by GoodLife

A ridiculous article. When this is over things will get back to normal.

Why would we change everything for something slightly worse than a normal flu, equally bad as a bad flu (1957) or much less bad than a really bad flu (1918)

I agree. This virus will be quickly forgotten once a vaccine is developed. People don't remember unpleasant events for very long and want to get back to party time.

[Robyn1963]

I believe at this time restaurants are cleaner than ever. They are consistently cleaning ,sanitizing ,and disinfecting .

Travel- Traveling to Aruba in January the country requires you to pay for in country health insurance Based on the length of your trip. It’s priced per day and goes down the longer your stay.

The world as we know it has changed and it will be a new normal.

Unfortunately many small businesses will be out of business.

[rlcooper70]

I love this one ... "something a little worse than the flu" .... 75% of people 43-55 have lasting myocardial inflammation after surviving this one. 250,000 Americans will be dead by the time its over ... "it ain't the flu".

[Andyb]

Unconstitutional to deny anyone for anything for not getting a COVID vaccine. Some people medically can not receive the poisonous vaccines.

[GoodLife]

Originally Posted by rlcooper70

I love this one ... "something a little worse than the flu" .... 75% of people 43-55 have lasting myocardial inflammation after surviving this one. 250,000 Americans will be dead by the time its over ... "it ain't the flu".

Did you read the actual studies? Here is a cardiologists explaining what they mean.

Does COVID-19 Cause Heart Damage? A Cardiologist Explains the New Research

[jbrown132]

Originally Posted by rlcooper70

I love this one ... "something a little worse than the flu" .... 75% of people 43-55 have lasting myocardial inflammation after surviving this one. 250,000 Americans will be dead by the time its over ... "it ain't the flu".

Covid is bad but the 1918 flu killed 50 million people world wide with 650,000 in the US. Depending on what source you believe, the CDC in the US or British sources the 1957 flu killed 1.1-4 million people worldwide. Any pandemic is bad problem die from them but to say Covid is worse statistically is just not true.

[diva1]

Originally Posted by Andyb

Unconstitutional to deny anyone for anything for not getting a COVID vaccine. Some people medically can not receive the poisonous vaccines.

So now you have a constitutional right to go on a cruise?

[Trishakaye]

Originally Posted by rlcooper70

I love this one ... "something a little worse than the flu" .... 75% of people 43-55 have lasting myocardial inflammation after surviving this one. 250,000 Americans will be dead by the time its over ... "it ain't the flu".

Don’t forget scarred lungs. Can vouch for that!

[Stu from NYC]

Originally Posted by diva1

So now you have a constitutional right to go on a cruise?

Very good point.

I would be very disappointed if the cruise lines did not insist on proof of vaccination once it is safe to cruise again. Actually on second thought would cancel any cruise on that line and would be sure to tell them why.

[Villagesgal]

I think that once there is a vaccine every person will decide for themselves what potential risk they will take whether it be getting the vaccine, world travel, real doctor visits, club meetings, partying in large groups, etc. It's ridiculous to make such generalities. I for one will get the vaccine and travel the world again, but that's my choice. I will honor your choice and hopefully you will honor mine.