These at-home exercises can help older people boost their immune system and overall health in the age of COVID-19
Older adults, who are at a higher risk for COVID-19 complications, can strengthen their immune systems by exercising.
Nov. 24, 2020 • ~7 min
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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.
Nov. 19, 2020 • ~7 min
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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.
Nov. 19, 2020 • ~7 min
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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.
Oct. 14, 2020 • ~6 min
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How one community improved COVID-19 nursing home care with collaboration and communication
A new approach is making a big difference in Virginia.
Aug. 14, 2020 • ~6 min
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The loneliness of social isolation can affect your brain and raise dementia risk in older adults
The social isolation older adults are experiencing as they try to stay safe from the coronavirus pandemic is raising new mental health risks, but people can take steps to protect themselves.
Aug. 4, 2020 • ~9 min
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Social isolation: The COVID-19 pandemic's hidden health risk for older adults, and how to manage it
Social distancing is leaving older Americans more isolated and opening them up to serious health risks.
July 6, 2020 • ~8 min
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States are making it harder to sue nursing homes over COVID-19: Why immunity from lawsuits is a problem
Nearly half the states have reduced liability for health care providers at a time when nursing home regulation is declining and families can't visit loved ones for fear of spreading the coronavirus.
June 9, 2020 • ~9 min
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States are making it harder to sue nursing homes over COVID-19, and that immunity from lawsuits is a bad idea
Nearly half the states have reduced liability for health care providers at a time when nursing home regulation is declining and families can't visit loved ones for fear of spreading the coronavirus.
June 9, 2020 • ~9 min
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States are making it harder to sue nursing homes over COVID-19
Nearly half the states have limited liability for health care providers at a time when nursing home regulation is declining and families can't visit loved ones for fear of spreading the coronavirus.
June 9, 2020 • ~9 min
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