During the coronavirus health emergency, the LTSS Center will be sharing research studies and research-based articles focusing on how the pandemic is affecting older adults and the people who care for them. We welcome your contributions. If you have read a compelling study or research-based article, send the link to LTSScenter@LeadingAge.org.
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Why Only 61 Australians Have Died from COVID-19
Australia has important lessons to teach us about the benefits of a centralized response to COVID-19.
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Who Is Immune to the Coronavirus?
Studies of previous coronavirus outbreaks shed some light on immunity to COVID-19, but data is incomplete.
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COVID-19 Risk Among Community-Dwelling Older Adults
Nursing home residents aren’t the only sub-population of older adults at high risk for contracting COVID-19.
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How COVID-19 Could Undermine Retirement Security
Retirees will suffer if the economic fallout from COVID-19 is anything like the 2007-2008 financial crisis.
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Survey: How is Senior Living Coping with the Pandemic?
An email survey conducted by McKnight’s Senior Living sheds light on the COVID-19 experience in 300 senior living communities.
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CDC: Who’s More Likely to be Hospitalized with COVID-19?
You’re most likely to be hospitalized with COVID-19 if you’re older, male, black, or have an underlying health condition.