During the Coronavirus Crisis: Things to Consider if Someone You Care for is in Long-Term Care

During the Coronavirus Crisis: Things to Consider if Someone You Care for is in Long-Term Care

If you are caring for someone who lives in a long-term care facility, you may have questions about their care and well-being during the coronavirus crisis. You’ve probably wondered whether ...

Nursing Homes Need Support, Not Blame

I had hoped, with the current focus on healthcare workers as heroes, that the demonizing of nursing homes would cease during the pandemic. The post Nursing Homes Need Support, Not Blame appeared first...

Nursing Homes Need Support, Not Blame

I had hoped, with the current focus on healthcare workers as heroes, that the demonizing of nursing homes would cease during the pandemic. The post Nursing Homes Need Support, Not Blame appeared first...

Avoiding COVID-19 Scams

Avoiding COVID-19 Scams

Unfortunately, some people—including criminals—often look for opportunities to take advantage of others during times of national crisis. The current COVID-19 pandemic creates a perfect env...

Age Queer

Why we need to queer age now more than ever. The post Age Queer appeared first on ChangingAging.

Advice for Caregivers: Older Adults and COVID-19

Advice for Caregivers: Older Adults and COVID-19

The coronavirus (COVID-19) has caused a worldwide pandemic that has changed how we live, as governments worldwide seek to limit the spread of this disease. We are being asked to stay at home, business...

Keep Safe from COVID-19 with Careful Home Cleaning and Disinfecting Strategies

Keep Safe from COVID-19 with Careful Home Cleaning and Disinfecting Strategies

With all of the news about the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19), you may be worried about how to keep your home safe from the virus. There is still much we don’t know about how the virus is ...

The Facts on Testing for COVID-19

The Facts on Testing for COVID-19

If you have symptoms of COVID-19 and want to get tested, try calling your state or local health department or a healthcare provider. Supplies of tests are increasing, but it may still be difficult to ...

Ditch the Generational Finger-Pointing!

I don’t know which person in this video is more annoying, the college kid saying, “If I get corona, I get corona. I’m not going to let it stop me from partying,” or t...

Coping with COVID-19: Managing Stress and Anxiety

Coping with COVID-19: Managing Stress and Anxiety

It’s hard to escape news updates about coronavirus disease (COVID-19). The constant headlines may make some people anxious. In particular, older adults, people with chronic health conditions, an...