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Editor, Senior Moderator
J Aging Soc Policy. 2020 Apr 3:1-6. doi: 10.1080/08959420.2020.1750543. [Epub ahead of print]
The Coronavirus and the Risks to the Elderly in Long-Term Care.
Gardner W[SUP]1[/SUP], States D[SUP]2[/SUP], Bagley N[SUP]3[/SUP].
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Abstract
The elderly in long-term care (LTC) and their caregiving staff are at elevated risk from COVID-19. Outbreaks in LTC facilities can threaten the health care system. COVID-19 suppression should focus on testing and infection control at LTC facilities. Policies should also be developed to ensure that LTC facilities remain adequately staffed and that infection control protocols are closely followed. Family will not be able to visit LTC facilities, increasing isolation and vulnerability to abuse and neglect. To protect residents and staff, supervision of LTC facilities should remain a priority during the pandemic.
KEYWORDS:
Aging; COVID-19; elder abuse; elder neglect; housing for the elderly; infection control; long-term care
PMID:32245346DOI:10.1080/08959420.2020.1750543
The Coronavirus and the Risks to the Elderly in Long-Term Care.
Gardner W[SUP]1[/SUP], States D[SUP]2[/SUP], Bagley N[SUP]3[/SUP].
Author information
Abstract
The elderly in long-term care (LTC) and their caregiving staff are at elevated risk from COVID-19. Outbreaks in LTC facilities can threaten the health care system. COVID-19 suppression should focus on testing and infection control at LTC facilities. Policies should also be developed to ensure that LTC facilities remain adequately staffed and that infection control protocols are closely followed. Family will not be able to visit LTC facilities, increasing isolation and vulnerability to abuse and neglect. To protect residents and staff, supervision of LTC facilities should remain a priority during the pandemic.
KEYWORDS:
Aging; COVID-19; elder abuse; elder neglect; housing for the elderly; infection control; long-term care
PMID:32245346DOI:10.1080/08959420.2020.1750543