It is no surprise the COVID19 pandemic has wreaked havoc with the world's economy, and exactly how much of an impact is yet to be understood. Certainly, even the healthcare system is not immune. Health insurance premiums will rise, especially Medigap (supplemental) plans for those on Medicare since premiums are often dependent upon regional costs, just like property insurance. For seniors living on a declining (it's no longer a fixed) income, this will be another challenge.
And even though healthcare is still greatly in demand, there are causalities there as well. Doctor visits have lessened greatly, nurses and other medical staff are terminated or furloughed because hospitals are handling fewer non-COVID19 issues, and just like any business, some medical practices are not able to survive. As an example, I received a call on a Monday a few weeks ago stating that my neurologist's office was closing on Friday and I needed to decide where to send my medical records. That left four days for me to find a new neurologist who could renew prescriptions and monitor my CPAP readings―things that can't wait.
I look at the oil industry, retail, and the millions who have lost their jobs either temporarily or permanently, and my soul aches for the loss. Yet, I think of the gifts in the midst of it all with innovation, the ability to accept change, the opportunity to care for one another, and the pause given our earth for a short reprieve from the daily impurities man imposes upon her.
As our country begins to "open" again, I know there will be differences in how we operate and relate. With the new normal, it's inevitable some things will not be as good as before, but then other things might be a whole lot better. We need to remember how right it feels to care for each other, and to value one another more than things. We need to be cognizant of and discover the many resources the world provides, and appreciate the ability of mankind to survive and to thrive.
It took a pandemic to slow down Humanity enough to realize we ultimately aren't the ones in control. Bad things happen, but I think it's up to us to learn from them and figure out how to make this world a better place in spite of those bad things.
Now to puzzle #10...
What Am I? ― Animals/Birds/Reptiles
Gray Kodiac Ocean Eggs Sac
Big Ears Brown Attacker Coop Jumper
Heavy_ Grizzly Fin____ Free Range Australia
Wag Tentacles Tom Eek! Warts
Loyal Ink Felix Blind? Kiss
Paws Eight Jaguar Trap_ Prince
Spring Symbol Eyeore Slither Furry
Red, Red Endangered Hybrid Equine Under Rocks Pellets
Speckled Egg Bald Packs Tempter Easter
Sly Billy Wise
Red or Gray Mohair Horned
Kits Nanny Barn__
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