114 Coronavirus Updates and Suggestions (11.18.20 Edition)

Dr. K shares an update on the COVID-19 for older adults & people helping aging parents, including developments in treatment, what to know about the ongoing surge, the progress on vaccines, how to stay safe during the holidays, and more.
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In This Episode:

Dr. K shares an update on the coronavirus (COVID19) situation and more recommendations to help older adults and people concerned about aging parents.

This episode covers:

The coronavirus situation today
Why COVID rates are so high right now
Latest developments in treatment & vaccination
What this means for older adults
If you re wondering Is it safe to ?
Dr. K’s recommendations for the holidays and winter

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Resources:

Uptodate.com COVID-19 Resources & Tools (Coronavirus Resources)
What is a pulse oximeter
Center to Advance Palliative Care COVID Response Resources – see info in the symptom management section.
TheConversationProject.org:

Conversation Guide: Being Prepared in the Time of COVID-19

PrepareForYourCare.org 

Get their easy advance directives for almost all states here.
Get their COVID resources, including their PREPARE for COVID-19 Tip Sheet here.

POLST.org

Learn how POLST helps frail and seriously ill adults get better care, and find out what is available for your state.

Institute on Aging Friendship Line

This free service provides trained volunteers to talk to older adults who are lonely or depressed; they are also qualified as a crisis line for anyone contemplating harming themselves

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