More families are discussing end-of-life planning as COVID-19 cases rise – here's how to start the conversation
The pandemic is bringing up tough new questions as parents and grandparents develop advance care plans. Here's how to start the conversation.
Lindy Grief Davidson, Associate Dean for Curriculum & Instruction and Faculty, Judy Genshaft Honors College, University of South Florida •
conversation
Nov. 19, 2020 • ~7 min
Nov. 19, 2020 • ~7 min
With 250,000 US deaths, COVID-19 is triggering more end-of-life planning – and young people want in on the discussions
The pandemic is bringing up tough new questions as parents and grandparents develop advance care plans. Here's how to start the conversation.
Lindy Grief Davidson, Associate Dean for Curriculum & Instruction and Faculty, Judy Genshaft Honors College, University of South Florida •
conversation
Nov. 19, 2020 • ~7 min
Nov. 19, 2020 • ~7 min
Dementia deaths rise during the summer of COVID, leading to concern
New statistics show that people with dementia have been particularly vulnerable during the pandemic.
Laurie Archbald-Pannone, Associate Professor Medicine, Geriatrics, University of Virginia
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Oct. 14, 2020 • ~6 min
Oct. 14, 2020 • ~6 min
More than 1 in 5 Americans are taking care of their elderly, ill and disabled relatives and friends
The United States has 53 million caregivers, according to the latest estimate. And COVID-19 makes what they do much harder.
Erin E. Kent, Associate Professor of Health Policy and Management, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill •
conversation
May 15, 2020 • ~4 min
May 15, 2020 • ~4 min
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