by GALLAGHER INSURANCE, RISK MANAGEMENT AND CONSULTING Every industry has been impacted by the spread of COVID-19, and concern over its growing potential to impact senior living resident and employee well-being is no exception. In fact, the employees and healthcare professionals working at these facilities are often on the frontlines. They are working tirelessly to Read More…
by MAJD ALWAN, PH.D., SENIOR VP OF TECHNOLOGY AND BUSINESS STRATEGY, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE LEADINGAGE CENTER FOR AGING SERVICES TECHNOLOGIES (CAST) The recent COVID-19 pandemic, which disproportionately impacted the older, frailer, and other vulnerable populations that LeadingAge members in California and across the nation care for, has had a significant impact on provider members, Read More…
by ROBIN DOUGLAS, ROBIN DOUGLAS CREATIVE SERVICES, LLC After the stay-at-home order took effect in California, staff at St. Paul’s PACE Center in San Diego needed to continue monitoring the physical and emotional needs of almost 1,000 seniors currently enrolled in the program, many of whom visit their day centers for socialization, hot meals, activities, Read More…
Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, news of personal protective equipment (PPE) shortages across the country has been on the rise, with fears of hospitals being overwhelmed and stories of healthcare workers risking their own lives to continue caring for patients. Senior care providers across the country face the unthinkable prospect of draining their equipment reserves Read More…
COVID-19 has made securing safe and nutritious food an issue for low-income older adults across the country, many of whom are in a high risk category due to underlying health issues. Those older adults without internet access or with limited English and technology skills may struggle to access adequate nutrition and navigate the burgeoning online Read More…
by Jeannee Parker Martin, President and CEO, LeadingAge California COVID-19 has turned us upside down in so many ways. Working ‘with’ new rules, leniencies, funding sources, temporary guidelines, testing confusion, and hoping this will end sooner rather than later. We are also working ‘without’ sufficient PPE, without staff, and with uncertainties about the impact on Read More…
