Older adults are at higher risk for serious COVID-19 (Coronavirus) illness. It is very important for them–and those around them or caring for them–to take steps to stay healthy.
- COVID-19 and Older Adults (US Centers for Disease Control & Prevention/CDC): https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/need-extra-precautions/older-adults.html (Español)
- Medicare & Coronavirus (Medicare.gov): https://www.medicare.gov/medicare-coronavirus (Español)
- Older People and COVID-19 (World Health Organization): https://www.who.int/news-room/q-a-detail/q-a-on-on-covid-19-for-older-people (Español)
CAREGIVERS & CAREGIVING
- Coronavirus and COVID-19: Caregiving for the Elderly (Johns Hopkins Medicine) https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/coronavirus/coronavirus-caregiving-for-the-elderly
- For Older Adults with Cognitive Impairments (Thinking Difficulty) & People with Disabilities—Tips for Working with Support Staff from the US Administration for Community Living (appropriate for people with dementia or Alzheimer’s Disease): https://acl.gov/sites/default/files/common/Plain-Language-Tips-For-Working-With-Support-Staff-During-COVID-19-March-30-2020.pdf
- General resources For and About Caretakers: