A number of senior citizens have been left to fend for themselves during the lockdown. PostKZN lockdown
“They are physically fit and under normal circumstances they can fend for themselves. However, with the stress of the lockdown I am concerned about their health. They are both on chronic medication for diabetes,” said the 26-year-old who works at a media company.“When the lockdown was announced, my parents, who are both 66, were unable to go out and buy all their groceries. Then my dad’s tooth become infected and he was in pain.
“They could not find a dentist, so I began calling around and I managed to locate one. Apart from my parents’ neighbours, there is no one to help them. Most of our family lives in Gauteng.”“I have to remind them not to leave their home unless they really need something and if they go out, I have to tell them to sanitise and wear masks and gloves.”“But now I am miles away and helpless. The frightening thing is that there is no certainty that the lockdown is only for 21 days," said the man.
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