Sharing resources, news and recommendations related to health equity for older adults during COVID-19 and beyond.
Recommendations
"Patterns in COVID-19 Cases and Deaths in Long-Term Care Facilities in 2020," Kaiser Family Foundation, January 14, 2021
"Older Adults' Perspectives on a COVID-19 Vaccine," University of Michigan, November 24, 2020
"Older Adults and the Mental Health Effects of COVID-19," JAMA, November 20, 2020
"Racial and Ethnic Disparities in COVID-19 Cases and Deaths in Nursing Homes," Kaiser Family Foundation, October 27, 2020
"One in Four Older Adults Report Anxiety or Depression Amid the COVID-19 Pandemic," Kaiser Family Foundation, October 9, 2020
"Coronavirus Commission on Safety and Quality in Nursing Homes: Commission Final Report," Commissioned by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, September 2020
"Loneliness Doubled for Older Adults in First Months of COVID-19," University of Michigan, September 14, 2020
"Mortality Rates From COVID-19 Are Lower In Unionized Nursing Homes," Health Affairs, September 10, 2020
"How the Aging Immune System Makes Older People Vulnerable to Covid-19," The New York Times, September 8, 2020
"Aging in America: How COVID-19 Will Change Care, Coverage, and Compassion," Nursing Outlook, September 1, 2020
"How COVID-19 is Impacting Older Adults Experiencing Homelessness," USC Price Center for Social Innovation, August 31, 2020
"Census Survey: Elderly More Likely Than Younger Adults to Say They Got Needed Medical Care During COVID-19 Pandemic," The Commonwealth Fund, August 26, 2020
"‘An invisible human rights crisis’: The marginalization of older adults during the COVID-19 pandemic – An advocacy review," Psychiatry Research, August 3, 2020
"COVID-19 and older adults: more support is needed," EClinicalMedicine - The Lancet, August 1, 2020
"What Share of People Who Have Died of COVID-19 Are 65 and Older – and How Does It Vary By State?," Kaiser Family Foundation, July 24, 2020
"Older Adults and Covid‐19: The Most Vulnerable, the Hardest Hit," The Hastings Center Report, June 29, 2020
"Experiences with the COVID-19 outbreak can vary for Americans of different ages," Pew Research Center, June 16, 2020
"Aging and Feeling Valued Versus Expendable During the COVID-19 Pandemic and Beyond: a Review and Commentary of Why Mattering Is Fundamental to the Health and Well-Being of Older Adults," International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction, June 15, 2020
"Who are the Most At-Risk Older Adults in the COVID-19 Era? It’s Not Just Those in Nursing Homes," International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction, May 17, 2020
"Guest Opinion: LGBTQ seniors grapple with COVID," Bay Area Reporter, December 9, 2020
"COVID-19 has worsened ageism. Here’s how to help older adults thrive.," World Economic Forum, October 28, 2020
"There’s no place like home for older and high-risk people to get Covid-19 vaccines," STAT, October 28, 2020
"OPINION: Missing the Mark: COVID-19 Vaccine Trials Are Excluding Older Adults," Next Avenue, September 28, 2020
"Why Black Aging Matters, Too," Kaiser Health News, September 3, 2020
"Will the National Nursing Home Commission Fix COVID-19 Problems?," Next Avenue, August 3, 2020
"Building The Long-Term Care System Of The Future: Will The COVID-19 Nursing Home Tragedies Lead To Real Reform?," Health Affairs, July 31, 2020
"Next COVID-19 relief package should address racial disparities among older adults, senator says," McKnight's Senior Living, July 22, 2020
"The Pandemic Further Exposed Nursing Homes; New York Needs to Invest in Better Options for Senior and Disabled Populations," Gotham Gazette, July 21, 2020
"COVID‐19 Pandemic and Ageism: A Call for Humanitarian Care," Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, July 14, 2020
"US economy will not recover until the elderly feel safe," The Hill, July 10, 2020
"It’s Time to Rethink the Institutional Model for Elder Care. Is That Even Possible?," Mother Jones, June 29, 2020
"How To Redesign Long-Term Care For Older Adults After Covid-19," Forbes, June 9, 2020
"Integrating Care for Dually Eligible Individuals Matters Even More in the Face of COVID-19," Center for Health Care Strategies, May 28, 2020
Resources
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For Older Adults
COVID-19 Guidance for Older Adults, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
People Who Are at Higher Risk: Older Adults, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
COVID-19 and Preventing Falls: Staying Safe While Staying Home, NYC Health Department
Latest Updates on Coronavirus, AARP
Coronavirus Help and Resources in New York, AARP
Key COVID-19 Resources for Older Adults, National Council on Aging
Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Resources for Older Adults, Family Caregivers and Health Care Providers , John A. Hartford Foundation
COVID-19 Resources for Older Adults, LiveOn NY
Coronavirus Resource Guide, Senior Planet
Senior Resources for the COVID-19 Crisis in NYC, Gray Panthers & Florence Belsky Charitable Foundation
During the COVID-19 pandemic, should I or my family member go to live with family or stay in the long-term care or nursing home?, The Ottawa Hospital Research Institute
During the COVID-19 pandemic, should I go to live elsewhere or stay in my retirement/assisted living home?, The Ottawa Hospital Research Institute
For Caregivers
Household Checklist to Get Ready, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
If You Are Sick or Caring for Someone, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Caring for Someone Sick at Home, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Resources and Articles for Family Caregivers, National Alliance for Caregiving
COVID-19 and Family Caregiving, Caregiver Action Network
Family Caregiving, AARP
Coronavirus (COVID-19): Tips for Dementia Caregivers, Alzheimer's Association
During the COVID-19 pandemic, should I or my family member go to live with family or stay in the long-term care or nursing home?, The Ottawa Hospital Research Institute
During the COVID-19 pandemic, should I go to live elsewhere or stay in my retirement/assisted living home?, The Ottawa Hospital Research Institute
For Providers
Testing Guidelines for Nursing Homes, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (updated July 2, 2020)
Secretary-General’s Policy Brief: The Impact of COVID-19 on older persons, United Nations
COVID-19 in Older Adults: Key Points for Emergency Department Providers, Journal of Geriatric Emergency Medicine
Supporting Older Adults in NYC Without Internet Access: A Guide for Professionals, The New York Academy of Medicine
IMAGE: NYC, the Interactive Map of Aging, The New York Academy of Medicine and the CUNY Graduate Center
Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Resources for Older Adults, Family Caregivers and Health Care Providers, John A. Hartford Foundation
COVID-19 Resources for Professionals, National Council on Aging
COVID-19 Resources: Care of Older Adults, Institute for Healthcare Improvement
COVID-19 Resources, National Association of Area Agencies on Aging (N4A)
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and Dementia: Tips for Public Health Community, Alzheimer's Association
COVID-19 Resources for Providers Serving Older Adults, LiveOn NY
COVID-19 Resources for Advocates Serving Older Adults, Justice in Aging
Supporting Older Adults Through Coronavirus: Ideas from Experts and Leaders Across NYC, Center for an Urban Future
Addressing Complex Care Needs Amid COVID-19, Center for Health Care Strategies
LGBTQ+ Inclusive Palliative Care in the Context of COVID-19: Pragmatic Recommendations for Clinicians, Journal of Pain and Symptom Management
For Communities
Supporting Your Older Neighbors in NYC in this Time of Need / Apoyar a su vecino mayor en NYC en su tiempo de necesidad, The New York Academy of Medicine
Supporting Your Older Neighbors in this Time of Need / Apoyar a sus vecinos mayores en este momento de necesidad, The New York Academy of Medicine
An Intergenerational Guide to Helping Your Friends and Family During COVID-19, The New York Academy of Medicine
An Intergenerational Guide to Helping Your Community During COVID-19, The New York Academy of Medicine
COVID-19: Tips from the Community Living Campaign, American Society on Aging
COVID-19: Supporting Older Adults, New York University
Older Americans Month 2020 Activity Ideas, Administration for Community Living
Volunteer Opportunities for those who love NYC Seniors, Gray Panthers & Florence Belsky Charitable Foundation
News
"An Aging World Requires More Support for Health Systems," Think Global Health, December 4, 2020
"Keep moving and stay connected: tips for caring for older ones during COVID-19 pandemic," Alabama Newscenter, November 29, 2020
"COVID-19 and the Future of Aging: The Health of Older Adults," Next Avenue, November 25, 2020
"Over Half of Adults Over 50 Say They’ll Get Vaccinated Against COVID-19, but Many Will Want To Wait," University of Michigan, November 23, 2020
"Fauci says older adults ‘substantial proportion’ of COVID-19 hospitalizations," New York Post, November 22, 2020
"How Covid-19 Will Change Aging and Retirement," The Wall Street Journal, November 15, 2020
"Q&A – COVID-19 and Older Adults," University of Connecticut, November 13, 2020
"Often, the elderly handle the pandemic very well. Here’s why.," The Washington Post, September 19, 2020
"Structural Racism Worsens the Pandemic For Black and Latinx Elders," Next Avenue, September 18, 2020
"America’s Elder Care Has A Problem," Science Friday, September 18, 2020
"For Colorado’s rural seniors, coronavirus strains access to home-based care — just as it’s needed most," The Colorado Sun, September 16, 2020
"Readers Share Worry, Hope for Isolated Elderly in Covid Pandemic," The Wall Street Journal, September 7, 2020
"Commentary: I’m a senior citizen who can’t have visitors. Here’s how I avoid depression in this pandemic.," The San Diego Union-Tribune, September 2, 2020
"Overlooked and Undercounted: The Growing Impact of COVID-19 on Assisted Living Facilities," Kaiser Family Foundation, September 1, 2020
"City Food Delivery Changes Could Be Leaving Many Seniors Hungry," The City, August 25, 2020
"COVID-19 Pushed Older Adults to Telehealth, Quality Concerns Persist," Patient Engagement HIT, August 19, 2020
"In the pandemic, technology has been a lifesaver, connecting them to the outside world. But others don’t have this access.," The Washington Post, August 3, 2020
"In Baltimore, a struggling, black-owned nursing home keeps covid-19 at bay," The Washington Post, July 24, 2020
"Future Proof: How to Ally with Older Adults Facing Systemic Discrimination & Marginalization (Event Video)," American Society on Aging, July 23, 2020
"Rising Cases in Long-term Care Facilities Are Cause for Concern," Kaiser Family Foundation, July 21, 2020
"Isolating the Elderly Is Bad for Their Health," The Wall Street Journal, July 20, 2020
"Millions of Seniors Live In Households with School-Age Children," Kaiser Family Foundation, July 16, 2020
"86-year-old therapist shares 5 tips to help seniors endure pandemic loneliness," Today, July 15, 2020
"How Pooled Testing for Coronavirus Could Help Test More People in Less Time," TIME, July 15, 2020
"Trump reduced fines for nursing homes that put residents at risk. Then Covid-19 happened.," Vox, July 14, 2020
"‘It’s changed everything’: Berkeley nursing homes adapt to COVID-19 pandemic," The Daily Californian, July 14, 2020
"Communities for the elderly devise new ways to prevent COVID-19 while battling painful isolation," ABC News, July 9, 2020
"Social isolation: The COVID-19 pandemic’s hidden health risk for older adults, and how to manage it," The Conversation, July 6, 2020
"The American Nursing Home Is a Design Failure," New York Magazine Intelligencer, June 25, 2020
"Coronavirus is renewing a call to abolish nursing homes," Quartz, June 25, 2020
"Anti-racism and pro-aging: A Stonewall legacy," The Hill, June 23, 2020
"Social Work Students Lend an Ear to the Elderly During COVID-19 Isolation," The Lantern (Ohio State University), June 23, 2020
"Whether by luck or safety protocols, some nursing homes remain COVID-19 free," CT Mirror, June 21, 2020
"Covid-19 deaths reveal ageist perceptions of seniors, which affects the care they receive," The Washington Post, June 20, 2020
"Department of Aging launches program to combat isolation of senior New Yorkers during COVID-19," amNewYork, June 17, 2020
"'Nursing Homes As We Know Them Are Over': COVID-19 Fuels Push To Home-Based Care," WESA Pittsburgh Public Radio, June 16, 2020
"How to Combat Loneliness in Older Adults During COVID-19," New York University, June 8, 2020
"For Older People, Despair, as Well as Covid-19, Is Costing Lives," The New York Times, June 8, 2020
"Older Adults Remain Isolated Despite Reopening. These Programs Help.," The New York Times, June 8, 2020
"Senior Citizens in Subsidized Housing Have Been Dying Alone at Home, Unnoticed Because of Coronavirus Distancing," ProPublica, June 2, 2020
"Meeting the Transitional Care Needs of Older Adults with COVID-19," Journal of Aging & Social Policy, May 31, 2020
"Advocating for Age in an Age of Uncertainty," Stanford Social Innovation Review, May 28, 2020
"Senior community builds hug station to safely bring joy back to residents," Fox 2 Detroit, May 27, 2020
"Socializing in a Pandemic, Protected by Plastic," The Atlantic, May 26, 2020
"Gentle Yoga, Chair Aerobics, And Stomping On The Floor: How Seniors Are Staying Fit At Home," Gothamist, May 25, 2020
"Under The Radar: Affordable Senior Housing Communities Need Support To Fight COVID-19," Health Affairs Blog, May 22, 2020
"The Striking Racial Divide in How Covid-19 Has Hit Nursing Homes," The New York Times, May 21, 2020
"How coronavirus could forever change home health care, leaving vulnerable older adults without care and overburdening caregivers," The Conversation, May 18, 2020
"Strangers are calling older adults stuck at home during pandemic — just to talk," Miami Herald, May 18, 2020
"Mayor de Blasio Announces COVID-19 Heat Wave Plan to Protect Vulnerable New Yorkers," NYC Mayor's Office, May 15, 2020
"Older Adults Are Hit Hard by COVID-19 – and Also Losing Jobs," Kaiser Family Foundation, May 12, 2020
"One-Third of All U.S. Coronavirus Deaths Are Nursing Home Residents or Workers," The New York Times, May 11, 2020
"Among Older Adults, COVID-19 Has Highlighted Vulnerabilities — But Also Some Opportunities," St. Louis Public Radio, May 11, 2020
"Effects of the COVID-19 Outbreak on Elder Mistreatment and Response in New York City: Initial Lessons," Journal of Applied Gerontology, May 8, 2020
"Will COVID-19 Make The Decline Narrative Of Aging Worse?," Next Avenue, May 5, 2020
"How Older Adults Can Stave Off Anxiety, Isolation During the Pandemic," WTTW Chicago, May 5, 2020
"The impact of COVID-19 on older adults," Johns Hopkins University, May 5, 2020
"Letters: We must do more for our vulnerable seniors," The Advocate, May 5, 2020
"‘Our patients are dropping like flies’: 16,000 dead from COVID-19 in U.S. nursing homes," USA Today, May 1, 2020
"Be a Friend to the Elderly, Get Paid," The New York Times, April 23, 2020
"NYC giving free tablets to 10K NYCHA seniors to stay connected with families," PIX 11, April 22, 2020
"In New York Nursing Homes, Death Comes To Facilities With More People Of Color," NPR, April 22, 2020
"Most people dying from Covid-19 are old. Don’t treat them just as statistics.," Vox, April 22, 2020
"Carmen Quiñones Leads Volunteer Brigade Helping Douglass Houses Seniors," West Side Rag, April 22, 2020
"Discharging COVID-19 Patients To Nursing Homes Called A 'Recipe For Disaster'," NPR, April 20, 2020
"10 Technologies to Help Older Adults Keep Healthy During COVID-19 Crisis," Yahoo! Finance, April 20, 2020
"Covid-19 and Immunity in Aging Populations — A New Research Agenda," The New England Journal of Medicine, April 17, 2020
"4 Ways to Stop Stereotyping Older Adults During COVID-19," Futurity, April 17, 2020
"How Has COVID-19 Changed Health Care for Older Americans?," The Commonwealth Fund Blog, April 14, 2020
"The Pandemic is Stress Testing Aging in Place," Milken Institute, April 14, 2020
"Addressing Ageism in the Time of COVID-19," Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health, April 13, 2020
"Possibilities and Limits of Telehealth for Older Adults During the COVID-19 Emergency," Kaiser Family Foundation, April 13, 2020
"To Combat Social Isolation in Seniors, Craft a Holistic System of Care," Next City, April 13, 2020
"Seniors throughout NYC have 'fallen through the cracks' of food delivery program," Politico, April 10, 2020
"Coronavirus Update: Amid Social Distancing, Social Media Is Helping Senior Citizens Feel Less Isolated," CBS New York, April 10, 2020
"Concerns for clinicians over 65 grow in the face of COVID-19," Medscape, April 9, 2020
"To Support Older Adults Amidst The COVID-19 Pandemic, Look to Area Agencies On Aging," Health Affairs, April 8, 2020
"Ways Programs For Older Adults In Need Are Adapting Due To COVID-19," Next Avenue, April 8, 2020
"COVID-19 And Aging: What Can Philanthropy Do?," Next Avenue, April 8, 2020
"How to help the senior citizens in your life during COVID-19," ABC Philadelphia, April 8, 2020
"Don't lump seniors together on coronavirus. Older people aren't all the same.," USA Today, April 7, 2020
"‘Support Buddies’ Help Vt. Seniors During Coronavirus Crisis," New England Cable News, April 6, 2020
"Can I visit my elderly relatives? And other tips for coronavirus and older people," The Guardian, April 4, 2020
"How to Help Older Adults Fight Loneliness During COVID-19," Psychology Today, April 3, 2020
"Easing the Isolation During the Coronavirus Crisis," Next Avenue, April 3, 2020
“Supporting and Caring for our LGBTQ Elders During COVID-19,” Human Rights Campaign Blog, March 31, 2020
“Opinion: Social Adult Day Care is Prepping to Move Online,” City Limits, March 31, 2020
“Should You Bring Mom Home From Assisted Living During The Pandemic?,” Kaiser Health News, March 31, 2020
“Coronavirus Patients Caught In Conflict Between Hospital And Nursing Homes,” Kaiser Health News, March 30, 2020
“COVID-19 causes more harm to seniors than just death,” The Hill, March 30, 2020
“What explains Covid-19’s lethality for the elderly? Scientists look to ‘twilight’ of the immune system,” STAT News, March 30, 2020
“The Impact of COVID-19’s Closure of Meal Sites on Older Adults,” Milbank Memorial Fund Blog, March 30, 2020
“How stores can serve older people better during the coronavirus pandemic,” NY Daily News, March 27, 2020
“Keeping New York City Senior Citizens Fed During COVID-19,” Hunter College New York City Food Policy Center, March 25, 2020
“Home care attendants helping elderly, disabled lacking equipment,” City & State, March 23, 2020
“No, Coronavirus Is Not ‘Just Killing Old People’,” CityLab, March 20, 2020
“Amid Pandemic, Programs Struggle To Reach Vulnerable Seniors Living At Home,” Kaiser Health News, March 18, 2020
“For millions of low-income seniors, coronavirus is a food-security issue,” Brookings, March 18, 2020
“‘I’m Really Isolated Now’: When Elders Have to Fight Coronavirus Alone,” The New York Times, March 18, 2020
“Caregivers and Coronavirus: Dealing With Forced Isolation,” AARP, March 17, 2020