The Ministry of Solidarity and Health announced it on June 1: visiting conditions would be relaxed as of this Friday, to allow the elderly to find their loved ones. For example, minors are again allowed to enter if they wear a mask and visits to more than two people are allowed if they are made outside the rooms. But in many nursing homes, for fear that the influx of visitors will be too large and harm the health of residents, the protocol remains very strict and some even renounce the organization of the traditional Mother's Day, which will take place on Sunday. "It is a heartbreaker", recognized Friday Jérôme Guedj, departmental counselor of Essonne, missioned by Olivier Véran on the isolation of the elderly.
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"In some nursing homes, the virus has been formidable with residents. At the same time, professionals, families and residents themselves are aware that the breakdown of these personal and family ties leads to what geriatricians call syndrome. slip, with loss of morale, depressive symptoms or even loss of appetite. "The reconciliation between security and freedom is the heartbreak that we wanted to avoid," said Jérôme Guedj. the department also recalled that around 14,000 residents of Ehpad have died since the start of the coronavirus crisis in France (10,000 in the establishments themselves and 4,000 after transfers to the hospital).
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"Families must be allowed to return, with drastic security measures which have been put in place in most nursing homes in France. Visitors are allowed, if possible outside, while avoiding physical contact. […] I think it's better than nothing, "added the departmental counselor for Essonne.