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Garage Days Revisited

May 9, 2020 by Doug Sparks

This letter was written in what would have been, a few months ago, an unlikely place — my garage.

The garage evokes memories for me, mostly of being sent there in exile during my teen years when my noisy guitar practice got on my mother’s nerves. Otherwise, it was where I stored the lawn mower — mowing then being a dreaded task, which is odd for something that involves a peaceful stroll around the yard. Time brings new perspectives. I now have an electric mower, and tending the lawn offers respite from other considerations.

At the beginning of the COVID-19 crisis, I sensed that we might be hunkering down, so I took on an overdue task: cleaning the garage and restoring it to functionality.

I made a half-hearted effort to use the newly accessible workbench as a place to launch a new hobby: woodworking. Other than botching a few basswood gnomes and birdhouses, I didn’t get far. Duty called and a familiar balance was quickly restored. Work and family became stabilizing elements under the disordered existence we were now calling the “new reality” — as if the old one was as interchangeable as a bit on a Dremel.

To speak of putting the May/June issue together as a challenge would be an insult to many people: health care workers, grocery store clerks, teachers, mail carriers, the unemployed. The list goes on. While I was forced to adapt to unusual circumstances, at least I could do so from the tranquility of the garage, and modify my environment to suit my tastes. 

 

Since I have no idea what challenges we’ll be facing as a community tomorrow, next week, or when this issue hits the stands, I’m submitting it as a time capsule written for some future historian or curiosity seeker wondering what life was like during the springtime pandemic of 2020. 

Here is the view from the “editor’s desk,” which for this issue was the stump of an ash tree salvaged from a storm last year and a plastic Adirondack chair I sat on next to a wall of mounted rakes, whackers, clippers and tampers. As you can see, Kevin Harkins (wearing a mask and gloves) stopped by to take pictures of me at work. Take a look and note the harpoon.

Sometimes you don’t have to force yourself to count your blessings. They arise unearned. These days in isolation have given me (Give me? How long will this last?) more time to spend with my baby, toddler and wife. Hours normally spent in commuting have been put to constructive use.

Never have I enjoyed taking out the garbage so much, and savored the experience with such deliberation. I have replaced light bulbs, fixed railings, refurbished pliers. I have raccoon-proofed our trash. These are small projects, none of which would give me Instagram influencer status or put me in line to host a home repair show on PBS. But they were overdue, and all undertaken only when focused on home and not those places ever elsewhere, always calling.

Likewise, at my other home — mvm — there have been changes. As a team, we published resource guides, business directories, updates and requests for assistance. We found new ways of getting news out using our website and social media platforms. We tried to do our part to support those in need. We asked ourselves again and again: What can we do to help? Where can we shine a light?

Some future scholar will look back at the records of our collective response to this crisis and search within for meaningful clues. Who were we? How did we react in the face of turmoil? What went through our heads as we began to ask the Big Questions that take on considerable importance amid the whirlwind of profound changes?  

The process is just beginning. We are listeners first, and storytellers after. And it was here in the garage that I listened in silence, uncertain about the future, but faithful in the message — that we would strive to represent the voices of the Valley through the crisis, and into whatever new world lies beyond.

 

 

 

 

 

Contact Doug at editor@mvmag.net

Filed Under: Community Tagged With: Coronavirus, COVID-19, garage, home, pandemic, virus, working

Wellness Wednesday – 5/6/20

May 6, 2020 by Kristin Cole

WELLNESS TIP OF THE WEEK

Pentucket Medical Has Established a Respiratory Illness Clinic

Pentucket Medical has established a Respiratory Illness Clinic (RIC) to eval­uate patients with respirato­ry symptoms and to determine whether they can be treated safely in the outpatient set­ting. Since March 16, over 1400 patients have been well cared for at the RIC.

Patients need a referral from their primary care provider before coming in. Once the referral is made, patients will be tested via drive thru testing or evaluated in the clinic with testing. For more information, click here.

 

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WELLNESS AROUND THE WEB

On With The Learning

The weather grows warmer and our patience grows shorter. So, we adjust our face masks and patiently await May 18. This time has not only been a true test of how we adapt under pressure, but of our ability to endure the most unusual, frightening circumstances. Our collective safety and sanity remain paramount, and we’ve got just that in store for you this Wellness Wednesday.

Schools may be closed, but work hasn’t has stopped for middle school science teacher and founder of Whiz Kids, Mark McKellar. Whiz Kids began as a way to bring the wonder of science right to your home by offering STEM-based birthday parties for children between the ages of six and 12. 

Like many local businesses across the Merrimack Valley, Whiz Kids has ceased operations during what would be a busy season of spring birthdays due to the effects of COVID-19. However, McKellar, who goes by “Metric Mark,” has persisted with remote learning videos to help continue bringing  science to children throughout this new normal.  “I’m trying to support our parents who suddenly have the job of ‘teacher’ thrusted upon them,” says Metric Mark. “Many parents are struggling with supporting their kids with remote learning and keeping their kids engaged. What we’ve been doing is posting short videos of easy, interesting experiments parents can do with their kids.”

These video experiments, called “Saturday Morning Science,” encourage children to use household items in place of scientific equipment, such as test tubes or flasks. These videos cover a wide range of scientific topics, from growing plants at home to air pressure to the electrolysis of water. They can be accessed here.

Check out our interview with Metric Mark on today’s episode of The 495 podcast at 12:30 p.m.

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Enjoy Less Traffic, But Remember to Drive Safe

While quarantine means that your morning commute might be swifter, the roads are not any safer. In fact, they might be more dangerous. According to a report by the Wall Street Journal, some states, including Minnesota and Louisiana, are experiencing an increase in traffic fatalities during the COVID-19 crisis. While there may be less congestion, it is important to pay attention and drive safely at all times.

Using Technology Wisely

Quarantine doesn’t have to be all doom and gloom. Thanks to technology, we can lift our spirits and connect with friends while remaining safe and socially distant.

Are you missing out on a birthday celebration during quarantine? These days, we can remotely celebrate with apps such as Zoom and FaceTime. Bianca Rodriguez from Marie Claire offers ten ways to have a virtual birthday party. Even if you’re not celebrating a birthday, there’s still reason to come together. Rodriguez wrote another piece with advice on throwing a virtual game night, which can be found here.

If it seems as if you have tried everything to keep busy, add taking a virtual tour to your quarantine activity list. Yahoo offers a list of numerous virtual tours which you can find here. From art museums and national parks, to pyramids of Giza and even outer space, you can explore the world from the comfort of your couch.

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On Food and Preserving It

Adjusting to this new normal may have made you a bit sluggish and more dependent on the morning cup o’ Joe. For a healthier substitute that helps calm the mind and boost the immune system, Real Simple encourages you to try a tisane made with peppermint. An added bonus: it helps freshen morning breath.

Have you been trying to avoid the grocery store? As lines outside many local Market Baskets have been out the door and down the sidewalk, it is important to only take necessary trips during this time. HuffPost offers ways to keep your fresh food lasting longer. Not only will these simple tasks save you money, you won’t be running to the grocery store as often!

Filed Under: Health & Wellness Tagged With: children, Coronavirus, COVID-19, distancing, Driving, Health, Mark McKellar, Metric Mark, PentucketMedical, PPE, Tea, telehealth, virus, Wellness, Whiz Kids

Wellness Wednesday – 4/15/20

April 15, 2020 by Doug Sparks

WELLNESS AROUND THE WEB

Countering Cabin Fever

There are a lot of stories floating around the web on the topic of cabin fever. The Boston Herald has a nice one about how best to work from home while also living with a partner or roommates. One big tip: be sound-conscious! Now might not be the time to crank up the Motorhead or dig into that giant bowl of nachos while your dear ones are on deadline.

Yahoo has one about how to cut and color your hair. That’s one I probably won’t be writing, as I’m firmly in the Grizzly Adams aesthetic camp when it comes to pandemics. But I realize that me and my pet bear are in the minority.

Kidding aside, cabin fever is real, and the effects it can have on people are dramatic. Healthline provides a few additional coping tips here. It even lists a symptom guide. I’ve cleaned out my garage and turned it into a makeshift escape pod — makes a huge difference when I need to clear my head. There are also sorts of other ways to leave the walls behind and stage a momentary flight to freedom. I’ve noticed a few neighbors have built fire pits and are occasionally having what looks like inviting s’mores sessions under starlight. I’m tempted to join them, and maybe I’ll invite myself over after we get the safe signal.

 

The Known Unknowns

Siobhan Roberts at the New York Times offers an in-depth look at what the data shows on how people face uncertainty. The piece examines numerous studies on public response to ambivalence and unpredictability. The takeaway? People are more resilient than we often think, and transparency and honesty might be the best policy, even in times of crisis.

 

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Kitchen Connections

Emi Boscamp, writing on Today.com, discusses how her family uses video conferencing while preparing meals to maintain a sense of harmony and connectedness. It’s a sweet story, and good food writing to boot. As my own long-suffering family know, I prefer to chop alone and rigidly enforce a “no one in the kitchen when dada’s cooking policy.” (This only serves to turn the oven into a giant toddler magnet.) So while I might not be bringing the laptop while I prep my mise en place, I’m inspired to try some of the dishes Boscamp mentions. Chicken katsu, anyone?

Home Fitness

Also on Today.com, Stephanie Mansour gives you a short workout to help reduce ailments that plague sedentary laborers: stiff necks, shoulders and back. The workout only takes a few minutes.

In a related workout story, Casey Gueren offers some advice about how to make home workouts fun. Gueren is a New Yorker and has had to make some serious adjustments to her routine. Read her thoughts here.

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And finally, here’s something our spring intern Kristin Cole wrote about her own experiences during the pandemic. Cole is a very talented up-and-coming writer and is currently studying at Merrimack College. She also compiled this week’s Wellness Wednesday links.

 

Cole writes:

I left the Merrimack College parking lot on March 6, assuming that I would be back in a week. While I had no legitimate vacation planned, spring break would come as a huge relief after the previous week of midterms. But what my peers and I were not expecting was that this would be an abrupt end to our semester (in-person, at least.)

Frightening news of the coronavirus pandemic in the Merrimack Valley seemed to spread as rapidly as, well, the virus itself. One day we were social distancing, the next schools were closing, then essential businesses and after that we were all advised to stay at home. As a young woman who has battled chronic anxiety since childhood, this sudden lifestyle change has been a shock to the system.

I have dealt with my anxiety in almost every way except medication. Movement always seemed to be a cure for my frantic thoughts, so over the years I have developed an extremely active lifestyle, one that is threatened by this overwhelming time. I have grown to love a busy schedule: juggling work, commuting to class, extracurricular clubs, exercising, visiting family and relaxing with friends. It seems overwhelming, but it has become a coping mechanism that keeps me both happy and motivated.

 So, what happens when all of that is canceled? School, clubs, work, even time with friends have all faced the chopping block as the effects of this virus increase. It is no doubt that these times can be difficult for everyone, whether they struggle with a mental illness or not. Without a clear end in sight, what is there to do but fret and sterilize every corner of our living space?

Here are some of the things that I have been doing to keep my sanity, with the hopes that it can help others maintain theirs, or at least try something new. Hang in there everyone, and remember, six feet!

  • Get dressed every day. It is easy to sit around in your pajamas but getting up and actually putting fresh clothes on (just a new outfit, no need to be fancy!) will help you start the day with a new perspective.
  • Start a new routine. Looking to pick up a good habit? Now is the perfect time. I have started using a face scrub every morning, which is not only good for the skin and wakes you up. Implementing it into my routine gives me something to look forward to each morning.
  • Get outside! Walk, run, hike, jump, skip. Fresh air is one of the best things for your mental health. Take a break from working, cleaning or homework. If you have pets, bring them along, too!
  • With a national emergency occurring, most fitness centers have closed. But thanks to the internet, there are thousands of workout videos available electronically to follow. A simple search on YouTube can bring a variety of classes, from yoga to Zumba, straight to your living room.
  • Numerous scientific studies have confirmed many benefits of meditation, from reduced stress relief to enhanced emotional health, and it only needs to be done for a few minutes a day. iPhone apps such as Calm and Headspace offer short meditations for people of all levels.
  • Limit the social media … Being stuck inside can lead us to scroll endlessly through our social media feeds. Trade the screen for a new book or magazine.
  • … but not the social contact. Social distancing can be difficult, but thanks to technology, there are many ways to communicate with friends. Facetime, Zoom, and Google Hangouts are great ways to see friends without being physically with them.

Filed Under: Health & Wellness Tagged With: cabinfever, Coronavirus, COVID-19, distancing, Health, meditation, PPE, virus, Wellness

Wellness Wednesday – 4/8/20

April 8, 2020 by Digital Manager

UML Business Incubator Partnership Focused on Fighting COVID-19

As COVID-19 threatens millions of lives, the research and development at the Massachusetts Medical Device Development Center (M2D2) has taken on increased urgency and focus.

A business incubator for biotechnology and medical device companies, M2D2 is a partnership between UMass Lowell and UMass Medical School. Research by two startups at the center hold promise in the fight against the disease. Such research has been designated by Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker as among essential operations in the state, allowing the scientists to remain on the job at M2D2’s Lowell location while practicing safety precautions including social distancing.

Biotech company Versatope has been working to develop a universal flu vaccine. The M2D2-based company is now also using its technology to design possible vaccines for COVID-19.

“Pandemics have been a threat throughout history, but this moved so much faster than most people had anticipated,” said Versatope CEO Christopher Locher, who has worked in the infectious disease field for 30 years.

Versatope is pursuing two different tracks for a vaccine. One approach involves replicating a portion of the “spike” protein on the novel coronavirus that latches onto human cells for a vaccine that would create antibodies in humans to block this protein. The company is also designing a vaccine based on the amino acid residues that come in contact with antibodies that could defend against the virus, according to Locher, who is seeking National Institutes of Health (NIH) funding to support the first approach and a public-private partnership to back the second.

 

Another M2D2 company, Nuclease Probe Technologies, is working on a faster testing method for COVID-19, building on its expertise in developing simple tests to detect bloodstream infections such as sepsis.

“Like everyone else, we’re concerned about the coronavirus and we consider this really important work in these times,” said company CEO James McNamara.

Steven Tello, a member of M2D2’s leadership team and UMass Lowell’s vice provost of graduate, online and professional studies, is confident in what these dedicated researchers and scientists can achieve.

“The university’s support of M2D2 for the past decade has helped create an ecosystem that attracts innovative life science startups and researchers, people who are ready to tackle the challenge COVID-19 presents,” Tello said. “We are fortunate to have companies like Versatope and Nuclease Probe already working here. We all look forward to celebrating their successes.”

M2D2 is poised to assist entrepreneurs working to eradicate the novel coronavirus. The business incubator is a member of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Division of Research, Innovation and Ventures (DRIVe) network, run by the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA) to respond to critical public health emergencies. M2D2 is also home to the Center for Advancing Point of Care Technologies (CAPCaT), which assists inventors in developing products and technologies for patients with heart, lung, blood and sleep disorders. The center was established through a $7.9 million grant from the NIH.

Through M2D2, entrepreneurs can gain access to these and other resources for funding to support their innovations.

“People are laser-focused right now and brainstorming hard about how their slice of the health-care or biomedical enterprise could be used to address this very acute crisis that we’re in. It’s amazing how people have come together,” said M2D2 Co-director Nathaniel Hafer, assistant professor of molecular medicine at UMass Medical School in Worcester.

Since its launch in 2007, M2D2 has assisted more than 100 startups across its three sites in Lowell and Worcester and is affiliated with more than 50 other companies around the world. In addition to lab and other research space and assistance in finding funding opportunities, the incubator provides resources for business development, clinical assistance and prototype design.

Community Team Issues Emergency Contact Information

During this health crisis, Community Teamwork, a Lowell-based economic advocacy organization, has put in place emergency programming to ensure that they can continue to provide critical services to clients while maintaining social distancing protocols for the health and safety of their community, clients and staff. While they are closing all of their buildings to walk-in traffic, their staff is available by phone, email and, in extreme circumstances, to meet with clients on an appointment-only basis. Please call one of the numbers below and their staff will work with you to find the right solution for you and your family during this challenging time.

Their Resource Center and Housing Consumer Education Center (HCEC) have canceled all individual meetings, workshops and training until further notice. However, all of their staff will be available via phone and email.

The majority of our emergency services will be completely accessible via phone or email, and they will be using an emergency COVID-19 hotline and general mailbox which will be monitored from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. every weekday. All emergency contact information and additional email address information is also available on their website at CommTeam.org.

EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION

Resource Center and HCEC
(978) 654-5607
CovidResponseCTI@commteam.org
(for all general emergency referrals)

Fuel Assistance and Heating System Repair
(978) 459-6161
FuelAssistance@commteam.org
(Please note: As long as the state of emergency is in effect the Department of Public Utilities has extended the moratorium that all utilities must follow the “no shut off” rule.)

WIC
(978) 454-6397
WICCovidResponseCTI@commteam.org

Rental Assistance
(978) 654-5726
CTIRentalAssistance@commteam.org
(Section 8 & MRVP)

Youth Services
(978) 905-7385
CTIyouthservices@commteam.org

Child and Family Services
(978) 454-5100
ChildcareCovidCTI@commteam.org

Anna Jaques Requests Personal Protection Equipment

Anna Jaques Hospital (AJH) has significant need for personal protection equipment (PPE) as a result of world-wide shortages and prolonged demand during the COVID-19 response.

If you or your business has unopened and unused items on the list below, please email Mary Williamson with brand/model information and the quantity of the items you can donate.

Priority Donations:

  • N95 respirators
  • Surgical/procedural masks
  • Face shield masks
  • Disposable gowns
  • Goggles/eye protection
  • Bleach wipes
  • Non-bleach wipes
  • Nitrile gloves
  • Hand sanitizer

All donated items will be inspected to ensure that they can safely be used for patient care purposes. The Anna Jaques Community Health Foundation office at 18 Highland Avenue will accept these donations, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Call (978) 463-1176 with questions or to make other arrangements. Unfortunately, they are unable to accept donations of prepared food for employees at this time.

The AJH team is working to respond to the COVID-19 crisis and keep our communities safe. Please consider supporting their Healthcare Heroes Fund today.

 

 

Filed Under: Health & Wellness Tagged With: Coronavirus, COVID-19, distancing, Health, meditation, PPE, virus, Wellness

Wellness Wednesday – 4/1/20

April 1, 2020 by Doug Sparks

WELLNESS TIP OF THE WEEK

Bringing Patients and Clinicians Closer Together Through the Use of Technology

Garrett Bomba, MD, Chief Physician Executive / Pentucket Medical

The coronavirus pandemic is changing the way we interact with each other day by day. More social distancing means medical and behavioral health care clinicians are finding new ways to provide care to their patients. The use of telehealth is making that easier.

What does that mean to you?


It means that health care is provided over the phone or web so that patients can stay connected to their clinician. These virtual appointments can be used for initial COVID-19 screenings and routine exams as well as help to support those with chronic diseases such as diabetes, all while at home.

From pediatric visits to seniors who have a question about their prescription medications, the use of telemedicine, by either phone or video, provides greater access to a clinician. For many, this has proven to be an invaluable resource and it is anticipated that telemedicine visits will continue once the pandemic is over.

Though telemedicine is providing greater access for patients to clinicians, there are some clinical situations where in person appointments are necessary.

If you have questions about how your plan covers telehealth and telemedicine, reach out to your insurance provider.

Pentucket Medical
www.pmaonline.com

 

 

WELLNESS AROUND THE WEB

A Far Deadlier Strain: A History of the Spanish Flu

The pandemic has put us into an interesting frame of mind. Many of us turn to the future, such as the telemedicine provided by Pentucket Medical noted above, and the past, to help make sense of the present.

David Roos, writing for The History Channel website, put together an excellent history of the 1918 influenza pandemic. Yes, it’s frightening, and if you are feeling prone to anxiety, it might not be for you — after all, the disease killed “an estimated 20 to 50 million” people. That’s more, as the article states, than the total of soldiers and civilians killed during World War I.

If we are willing to face our fears, we can learn a lot from historical responses to pandemics. Plus, historical distance can serve as a gentle reminder that the current state of affairs will not last forever. Check it out here. >>>

 

SHED Children’s Campus Offers Weekly Virtual Meditation

Starting this Wednesday, April 1, at 6:30, SHED Children’s Campus is offering a free family friendly meditation on their Facebook page.

Linda Shottes Bouchard mentioned the idea when she appeared on The 495 last week. She also cited some great ways kids can connect with nature, get outside and practice mindfulness training at home. Check it out in the archives!

  

Music for Self-Isolation

The people at the music website Pitchfork put together a nice list of music to ease the sense of isolation. It contains a few personal favorites (Smog, ambient artist Laraaji (the man who made it cool to wear orange), and Thelonious Monk), as well as some nice deep cuts, such as a killer instrumental version of “Wichita Lineman.” There’s plenty of stuff here that isn’t to my tastes, but that’s what is great about eclectic lists. Dig in. You’ll find something soothing, I’m sure.

 

Home Health Foundation Shares Video On COVID-19 Response

Home Health Foundation President and CEO Karen Gomes posted a video in which she addresses the revised visitor policy at High Pointe House, the addition of telehealth services for some patients and a call for additional personal protective equipment supplies from community partners as their organization plans for a potential surge of patients with COVID-19. Watch below and make sure to subscribe to foundation’s YouTube channel for updates.

 

An Unexpected Bestseller — Journal of a Plague Year Selling Out

UK website The Telegraph is reporting that copies of Daniel Defoe’s 1722 novel “Journal of a Plague Year,” are flying off the virtual shelves. The Penguin paperback edition was sold-out on Amazon U.K. The U.S. Amazon website has copies, however.

Say you really are in a mood for a novel set during the plague? Consider other options than Amazon. Jabberwocky Bookshop in Newburyport is offering free delivery to its loyal customers. Call them for details, or visit their website. Their knowledgeable staff can offer suggestions based on your tastes and interests.

You also might want to check out their crowdfunding campaign — local bookstores were struggling even before this crisis began, and if we don’t work together and support them, they won’t be here when it’s over. Let ‘em know they’ve loved.

 

If you’re looking for more information on COVID-19, please visit our Health Resource Directory which is updated daily. >>>

 

 

 

 

Filed Under: Health & Wellness Tagged With: children, Coronavirus, COVID-19, distancing, Health, jabberwocky, meditation, PentucketMedical, PPE, socoial, SpanishFlu, telehealth, virus, Wellness

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