Elder Care & COVID-19 Webinar
When it comes to COVID-19, older adults have an increased risk of developing severe illness. Research is showing that adults 65 and older, especially those with preexisting medical conditions, are more likely to have a severe or even deadly COVID-19 infection than other age groups. In fact, the CDC reports that 8 out of 10 deaths reported in the United States have been in adults 65 years old and older. Factors such as dementia--which can include behavioral and psychological symptoms--also affect this age group more than others, complicating potential prevention and treatment measures.
In this week's webinar, we'll hear about what older adults need to know and how we can protect our older, more vulnerable friends and family members.
Engage with us by submitting a question on the registration form or during the webinar with live Q&A.
Moderator:
Mia Keeys, MA,
Director of Health Equity Policy and Advocacy at the American Medical Association
Panelists:
Courtney Lang, JD,
Founder & Principal, Langco + Partners
Amita Patel, MD,
Geriatric Psychiatrist
Event Details
May 22, 2020 at 12:00pm EST - 1:00pm EST
Please submit questions to Keiko Purnell at kpurnell@nmqf.org. We also welcome suggestions for future webinar topics, as we plan to host more very soon!
