Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Resources for Older Adults, Family Caregivers and Health Care Providers (Updated 4/3)
As we all work together to ensure the safety of the public, and in particular, older adults and other individuals who are at increased risk from COVID-19, it is important to turn to trusted sources of information.
Below are resources from our partners and grantees that they will regularly update with information for older adults, family caregivers and health care providers.
Please regularly consult the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and your state health departments for specific and up-to-date information about your community.
What Older Adults and Their Family Caregivers Should Know:
Administration for Community Living (ACL)
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
- People at Risk for Serious Illness from COVID-19 – Older Adults
- Resources for Home: Plan, Prepare, and Respond to Coronavirus Disease 2019
AARP
- What you need to know about the Coronavirus Outbreak
- Health, Coronavirus and Caregiving
- COVID-19 Spanish Language Resources
- Preparing Caregivers during COVID-19
Alzheimer’s Association
Arch Angels
Caregiver Action Network
Family Caregiver Alliance
National Foundation for Infectious Diseases
- Frequently Asked Questions About Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)
- Common Questions and Answers About COVID-19 for Older Adults and People with Chronic Health Conditions
News and Articles to Keep You Informed:
Kaiser Health News
Next Avenue (PBS’ Online News Platform for Older Adults)
Health Affairs
What Long-Term Care Providers Should Know:
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
LeadingAge
American Health Care Association (AHCA)
The Society for Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine (AMDA)
What Health Care Professionals Should Know – Federal Guidance:
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
- Information for Healthcare Professionals
- Resources for Hospitals and Healthcare Professionals Preparing for Patients with Suspected or Confirmed COVID-19
- Interim Infection Prevention and Control Recommendations for Patients with Suspected or Confirmed Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Healthcare Settings
- Interim Guidance for Implementing Home Care of People Not Requiring Hospitalization for Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
- Guidance for Retirement Communities and Independent Living (NEW)
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)
Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)
What Health Care Professionals Should Know – Geriatric Care:
American Geriatrics Society
Home Centered Care Institute – for Home-Based Primary Care Providers
Geriatric Emergency Department Collaborative
Gerontological Society of America (GSA)
What Health Care Professionals should know – Serious Illness Care:
Ariadne Labs
Center to Advance Palliative Care (CAPC)
Coalition to Transform Advanced Care
National POLST
Respecting Choices
VitalTalk
National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization
What Health Care Professionals Should Know – General:
American College of Physicians (ACP)
American Hospital Association (AHA)
American Pharmacists Association (APhA)
Better Care Playbook
University of Washington Medical Center (UW Medicine)
The Hastings Center
The Joint Commission
- Coronavirus (COVID-19) (NEW)
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