Older Adults and COVID-19: Implications for Aging Policy and Practice.

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Older Adults and COVID-19: Implications for Aging Policy and Practice.

July 15, 2020

Miller EA, ed. J Aging Soc Policy. 2020;32(4-5):297-535.

The COVID-19 crisis has disproportionally impacted the lives of older adults, their caregivers, and the communities in which they live. This special issue includes articles examining topics such as the role of policies affecting this patient population, effective communication with older adults and concerns associated with long-term care facilities.

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