Tips for Communicating with Older Adults about COVID-19

Author(s)/Creator(s)

Claire PendergrastFollow

Description/Abstract

Given the severe health risks coronavirus presents for older adults, it is critical to effectively communicate the risk. This brief describes strategies on how to effectively communicate with this population while keeping their comfort and safety in mind.

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Document Type

Issue Brief

Keywords

COVID-19, Coronavirus, older adults

Disciplines

Gerontology

Date

4-6-2020

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Acknowledgements

The author thanks Dr. Shannon Monnat and the Lerner Center staff.

Recommended Citation

Pendergrast, Claire, "Tips for Communicating with Older Adults about COVID-19" (2020). Population Health Research Brief Series. 66.
https://surface.syr.edu/lerner/66

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