COVID 19

Long-Term Care Workers Brace for Covid’s Next Round

In the middle of the night, Stefania Silvestri lies in bed remembering her elderly patients’ cries. “Help me.” “Please don’t…

4 years ago

Aiding Long-Term Care Staff and Residents, as Covid-19 Takes Its Toll

A tidal wave of grief and loss has rolled through long-term care facilities as the coronavirus pandemic has killed more…

4 years ago

Most Home Health Aides ‘Can’t Afford Not to Work’ — Even When Lacking PPE

In March, Sue Williams-Ward took a new job, with a $1-an-hour raise. The employer, a home healthcare agency called Together…

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…

5 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…

5 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

Shutting Out the Coronavirus Threat for Seniors in Continuing Care Communities

With tight restrictions in place at their continuing care retirement community, Tom and Janice Showler are getting on each other’s…

5 years ago

Amid Pandemic, Programs Struggle to Reach Vulnerable Seniors Living at Home

This is the new reality as the COVID-19 virus barrels into communities across America. Older adults — the demographic group…

5 years ago

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