COVID-19 Resources for Seniors, Caregivers, and Healthcare Professionals

During this pandemic, many organizations and agencies are working hard to meet the needs of older adults and to provide valuable resources to keep seniors safe and healthy. There are a wealth of resources available. Whether you are looking for information as an older adult, are caring for someone, and/or are a healthcare professional, please find below some links to useful resources:

For Older Adults and Caregivers:

• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-nCov/index.html
• San Diego County Aging & Independence Services:   https://www.sandiegocounty.gov/content/sdc/hhsa/programs/ais.html
  
• Next Avenue: https://www.nextavenue.org/special-report/the-coronavirus-outbreak-what-you-need-to-know/
• Community Resource Finder: https://www.communityresourcefinder.org/
• Serving Seniors: https://servingseniors.org/ (check out their wonderful Virtual Care Package!)
  
• PREPARE for your Care: https://prepareforyourcare.org/welcome
  
• Ride Well to Age Well – Transportation Guide: https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/CASAND/2020/04/23/file_attachments/1434246/Ride%20Well%20to%20Age%20Well%20Transportation%20Guide_COVID-19%20Special%20Edition.pdf

Alzheimer's Disease - Specific Resources:

• Alzheimer's San Diego: https://www.alzsd.org/coronavirus/
  
• Southern Caregiver Resource Center: www.caregivercenter.org
• George G. Glenner Alzheimer's Family Centers, Inc. ®: https://glenner.org
• Alzheimer's Association  - COVID-19 Tips for Dementia Caregivers: https://www.alz.org/help-support/caregiving/coronavirus-(covid-19)-tips-for-dementia-care
  

For Healthcare Professionals:

• The American Geriatrics Society: https://www.americangeriatrics.org/covid19
• The Institute for Healthcare Improvement: http://www.ihi.org/Topics/COVID-19/Pages/COVID-19-Care-of-Older-Adults.aspx
• National Center for Equitable Care for Elders: https://ece.hsdm.harvard.edu/covid-19