Posted: April 1, 2020
Carmel Dyer, MD KPRC Radio’s 50+
“Covid 19 and how to practice social distancing properly”
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The Consortium on Aging is supporting isolated older adults by connecting them with loved ones and UTHealth Physicians. Providing Ipads or tablet computers for virtual communication can help to alleviate social isolation and improve emotional and physical health.
Click here to learn more about our crowdfunding campaign to support isolated older adults
COVID-19/Coronavirus
Older people are at higher risk for severe illness from COVID-19 which may result in increased stress during a crisis.
Concerned older adult should speak with their health care provider and have daily communication with family and loved ones during this crisis.
For more information regarding guidelines and precautions for older adults, please click here to visit the Center for Disease Control and Prevention CDC.
CORONAVIRUS DISEASE 2019 (COVID-19)
COVID-19 is the infectious disease caused by the most recently discovered coronavirus. Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses that may cause illness in animals or humans. In humans, several coronaviruses are known to cause respiratory infections ranging from the common cold to more severe diseases like COVID-19. In general, COVID-19 causes a respiratory illness that ranges from mild to severe, though for some it can be deadly. Symptoms usually start 2 to 14 days after someone gets infected. They may include fever, cough, shortness of breath, and pneumonia.
Click here to read more from American Geriatrics Society
Posted: April 1, 2020
James Booker, PhD, KPRC Radio’s 50+
“Ways seniors can help prevent boredom and loneliness while staying home during the pandemic. – Covid 19”
Listen NowPosted: April 1, 2020
Rachel Portnoy KPRC 50+
"Ways to avoid scams geared towards older adults during COVID-19"
Listen NowPosted: March 31, 2020
"The consequences of socially isolating seniors" – Texas Medical Center News
Read MorePosted: March 30, 2020
Medications in the time of coronavirus
As cases of COVID-19 mount, the search is on to identify existing medications that can quell the symptoms or even prevent them.
Read MorePosted: March 27, 2020
“Tips for a successful telehealth visit” – Carmel B. Dyer, By: Simone Sonnier UT Physicians
Read MorePosted: March 18, 2020
Older adults need to stay in touch to avoid loneliness during social distancing
As COVID-19 continues to spread across the U.S., social distancing is now the byword for prevention. But for older adults who may already be experiencing loneliness, further isolation could be bad for their health.
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