During the coronavirus health emergency, the LTSS Center will be sharing research studies and research-based articles focusing on how the pandemic is affecting older adults and the people who care for them. We welcome your contributions. If you have read a compelling study or research-based article, send the link to LTSScenter@LeadingAge.org.
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COVID-19 Pandemic Could Last 1-2 Years
The novel coronavirus will be with us for a long time, according to 2 analyses.
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Strengthening the Aging Immune System to Fight COVID-19
How a geroscience approach to viruses like COVID-19 might help more older people survive.
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Open for Business: How The Pandemic Amplified Ageism
COVID-19 is magnifying ageism, which could put elders at higher risk for developing COVID complications.
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Why Cruise Ships, Prisons, and Nursing Homes are COVID-19 Hotspots
Three settings share common features that make them particularly vulnerable to the coronavirus, says a 40-year veteran of long-term and post-acute care.
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How Will COVID-19 Impact Economic Security?
Data from the Great Recession could help us understand how the current COVID-19 economic downturn will affect older adults.
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Age Should Not be a Triage Criterion
Treatment for COVID-19 should not be denied or limited based on someone’s age, write 2 advocates for aging populations.