COVID-19

Older Adults Can Get the Covid-19 Vaccine Now – If They Find Elusive Doses

When Illinois began rolling out Covid-19 vaccines to healthcare workers on December 15, many – especially the state’s seniors —…

4 years ago

When Pandemonium Strikes

Senior residential communities face pandemic’s tough lessons At this time last year, family members could pop in at any time…

4 years ago

Coping with an Epidemic of Loneliness

Social isolation is at an all-time high. How seniors are connecting His purple bicycle is still getting as much mileage…

4 years ago

What Seniors Can Expect When Covid Vaccines Roll Out

The first candidates, from Pfizer and Moderna, could arrive before Christmas, according to Alex Azar, who heads the Department of…

4 years ago

An Attitude of Gratitude

Show appreciation toward older adults at Thanksgiving Now that the coronavirus pandemic is surging again, local public health experts are…

4 years ago

Older Covid-19 Patients Battle ‘Brain Fog,’ Weakness, Emotional Toll

“Lord, give me back my memory.” For months, as Marilyn Walters has struggled to recover from Covid-19, she has repeated…

4 years ago

Committed to Caring for You Safely

For many of us, COVID-19 is still causing concerns about seeking medical care when we need it. Unfortunately, delaying care…

4 years ago

Care During COVID-19

Senior communities are adapting to keep residents safe and engaged As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to wreak havoc, staff at…

4 years ago

Ask the Harvard Experts: For COVID-19, Defining ‘Older’ and ‘Chronic Disease’

Q: I keep hearing about how older adults and those with chronic diseases have a higher risk from COVID-19. What…

5 years ago

Facing the Anguish of My Father’s COVID-19 Diagnosis

Above photo: Writer Katie Colt, as a baby with her father Norman Sack. Photo courtesy of Katie Colt My mother…

5 years ago

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