Every single person can help our country control the COVID-19 pandemic by reducing their own chance of getting infected by SARS-CoV-2 (the virus that causes coronavirus disease, or COVID-19), and preventing the spread of COVID-19 to coworkers, friends, and loved…
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How To Support Your Healthcare Worker Staff During COVID-19 Tuesday, August 11, 2020 2:15 pm ET / 1:15 pm CT / 11:15 am PT Healthcare workers are at increased risk for burnout due to the added stresses from the COVID-19…
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BIPOC with Chronic Health Conditions Coping with COVID-19 Wednesday July 22, 2020 2:15 pm ET / 1:15 pm CT / 11:15 am PT Chronic health conditions increase the risk of contracting COVID-19 and the severity of the infection once contracted. Due…
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The Alzheimer's Association is actively working to pursue recommendations which have not yet been implemented or fully implemented here in Illinois. The ICRN will keep you updated as the work continues. Alzheimers Association COVID19 LTC Policy Recommendations
Given the COVID-19 outbreak, many medical practices are communicating with patients in different ways, like telehealth. This makes good communication even more important between health care teams and older patients. There are many ways that professionals can improve their communication…
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Older adults or people with severe chronic medical conditions should prepare in advance for the possibility of a COVID-19 outbreak in their community. Watch this video from the CDC's Deputy Director for Infectious Diseases, Dr. Jay C. Butler, to learn…
Older adults or people with severe chronic medical conditions should prepare in advance for the possibility of a COVID-19 outbreak in their community. Watch this video from the CDC's Deputy Director for Infectious Diseases, Dr. Jay C. Butler, to learn…
Read More COVID-19 and Older People: Video Message From the CDC
Ken Santora, Director, Division of Extramural Activities (DEA) The coronavirus pandemic has changed “business as usual” for scientists overnight. But it has not changed our mission, and with older adults among the most vulnerable to COVID-19, NIA is working to…
Read More New Research Funding to Join the Fight Against COVID-19
