Priceline Pharmacy is providing health care tips aimed at helping more than 7,000 elderly residents across Dubbo.
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Priceline Pharmacy Pharmacist Jeyda Shiaxiates said with restrictions beginning to lift, schools re-opening and the curve beginning to flatten it was important now more then ever for some residents to remain self-isolated.
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This follows directions from authorities for residents aged 70 and above or 60 with pre-existing conditions and Indigenous Australians 50 and over to remain self-isolated to avoid illness.
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"Organise for your medicine to be delivered," Mrs Shiaxiates said.
"Family members can help you to master an app which will you manage your medication safely from home.
"We have introduced the Priceline Pharmacy app that allows you to manage your family's medications in the one spot.
"Practice good hygiene and social distancing and check in on their wellbeing. Make sure you are calling them to have a chat, encourage them to do the things they enjoy and engage in small acts of kindness.
"Kindness can go a long way at this time."
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