Tag Archives: older adults

Pandemic Aging in Place Services: A Silver Lining for the Silver Economy

By | March 16, 2022

When COVID-19 forced sudden lockdowns in 2020, Americans realized quickly that the supply of services available at home did not match growing quarantine demands. Both the public and private sectors responded with shifts to delivering contact-free services. That pandemic shift may have long-term benefits for older adults seeking services to support aging in place. Pandemic… Read More »

Nursing Home Characteristics and COVID-19 Outcomes: The Evidence is Mixed

By | December 17, 2021

COVID-19 has severely affected nursing homes. As of now, over 139,270 residents and 2,155 nursing home staff have died from COVID-19. This post provides insight on the questions researchers are asking to understand the impact of nursing facility factors on COVID-19. A Perfect Storm The combination of a frail, aging population, close living quarters, and… Read More »

There is still much we don’t know about dementia and wandering

By | November 4, 2020

John bowled in a Friday night league for 20 years. It was often the highlight of his week – a chance to spend time with friends, blow off some steam, and enjoy some friendly competition. Now 75 and living with dementia, John has tried more than once to walk to a bowling alley that no… Read More »