Journal of the American Geriatrics Society · 2020 · 334 citations · 3 references
MedicineGeriatric MedicineInfectious DiseasesGeriatric AssessmentGeriatric CareGeriatricsComprehensive Geriatric AssessmentGeriatric EmergenciesInfectious Disease PreventionPandemic PreparednessPandemic ResponseGeriatric Infectious Disease ManagementGeriatric Patient SelectionLong-term Care Facility OutbreaksLong-term Care Facility ProtectionLong-term Care Facility SafetyOlder Adult Care
The pandemic of coronavirus disease of 2019 (COVID-19) is having a global impact unseen since the 1918 worldwide influenza epidemic. All aspects of life have changed dramatically for now. The group most susceptible to COVID-19 are older adults and those with chronic underlying medical disorders. The population residing in long-term care facilities generally are those who are both old and have multiple comorbidities. In this article we provide information, insights, and recommended approaches to COVID-19 in the long-term facility setting. Because the situation is fluid and changing rapidly, readers are encouraged to access frequently the resources cited in this article. J Am Geriatr Soc 68:912-917, 2020.
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