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Geriatrics COVID-19 Resources

COVID-19 represents a major problem for older people. In addition, social isolation can increase the loneliness epidemic. The geriatrics program at 天美传媒制片厂 provides this information to update older adults on the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

Resources for Older Adults Isolated by the COVID-19 Pandemic

Max Zubatsky, Ph.D., LMFT, and Marla Berg-Weger, Ph.D., LCSW, received a rapid response grant from the St. Louis Community Foundation to help homebound seniors who are isolated and lonely during the COVID-19 pandemic. This project will help older adults feel less isolated and stay more connected with their community through telehealth therapy, educational resources, and psychosocial groups. For more information about these services, check out the following websites:

The Center for Counseling and Family Therapy, Phone: 314-977-2505 Email: ccft@slu.edu

The Memory Clinic, Phone: 314-977-9759 Email: memoryclinic@health.slu.edu

, Phone: 314-645-6247 Email: help@memorycarehs.org

Articles, Podcasts and Interview Resources

Date Title Speaker(s)/Author(s) Link
Feb. 2, 2021 St. Louis Nursing Homes Find Creative Ways to Keep Residents Engaged Amid Pandemic Lifestyles

Angela Sanford, M.D.

Jan. 25, 2021 COVID-19 Vaccination in Frail People: Lots of Hope and Some Questions

Yves Roland, M.D., John E. Morley, M.D., B.Ch, Matteo Cesari, M.D., Reshma A. Merchant, M.B. Ch.B, MRCP, FAMS, FRCP, and Bruno Vellas, M.D.

Jan. 20, 2021 COVID-19 and Older Adults

John E. Morley, M.D., B.Ch and Bruno Vellas, M.D.

Nov. 11, 2020 Aging in the Time of Covid-19: A Corona Virus John E. Morley, M.D., B.Ch
July 9, 2020 Breathing Exercises | Memorial Sloan Kettering Memorial Sloan Kettering
June 9, 2020 COVID鈥19: a major cause of cachexia and sarcopenia? John E. Morley, M.D., B.Ch
June 6, 2020 Easing of Social Restrictions John E. Morley, M.D., B.Ch
June 5, 2020 COVID-19 Pandemic: Workforce Implications for Gerontological Social Work Marla Berg-Weger, Ph.D., L.C.S.W. and Tracy Schroepfer Journal of Gerontological Social Work
June 2, 2020 History of Pandemics John E. Morley, M.D., B.Ch.
May 30, 2020

Editorial: Diagnostic Testing for SARS-Coronavirus-2 in the Nursing Facility: Recommendations of a Delphi Panel of Long-Term Care Clinicians

M Wasserman 1, J G Ouslander, A Lam, A G Wolk, J E Morley, S von Preyss-Friedman, N Marco, A Nazir, D Haimowitz, F Bessey

May 11, 2020

Using Telehealth Groups to Combat Loneliness in Older Adults Through COVID-19

Max Zubatsky, Ph.D., LMFT, Marla Berg-Weger, Ph.D., L.C.S.W. and John E. Morley, M.D., B.Ch.

May 4, 2020

A Brief but Spectacular Look at COVID-19 in Older Persons

John E. Morley, M.D., B.Ch.

April 30, 2020 Editorial: Loneliness and Social Isolation in Older Adults During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Implications for Gerontological Social Work

Marla Berg-Weger, Ph.D., L.C.S.W. and John E. Morley, M.D., B.Ch.

Loneliness and Social Isolation in Older Adults During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Implications for Gerontological Social Work
April 27, 2020 Aging in the Time of COVID-19

John E. Morley, M.D., B.Ch

April 24, 2020 Loneliness and Social Isolation Among Older Adults: How Can We Provide Support?

Marla Berg-Weger, Ph.., L.C.S.W.

April 11, 2020 KTRS Elder Talk with Tucker Allen

John E. Morley , M.D., B.Ch.

April 13, 2020 Grief During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Considerations for Palliative Care Providers Cara L. Wallace, Ph.D., LMSW, APHSW-C1, Stephanie P. Wladkowski, Ph.D., LMSW, APHSW-C2, Allison Gibson, Ph.D., MSW, LISW3, Patrick White, M.D., HMDC, FACP, FAAHPM4
March 16, 2020 Breitbart News: Older Persons and the COVID-19 Pandemic John E. Morley, M.D., B.Ch.
March 25, 2020 How to Combat Isolation and Loneliness Among Seniors During the COVID-19 Outbreak Marla Berg-Weger, Ph.D., LCSW
March 31, 2020



Nursing Homes Struggle with Coronavirus Prevention John E. Morley, M.D., B.Ch.
Spring 2020 Aging Successfully Article Older Persons and the COVID-19 Pandemic John E. Morley, M.D., B.Ch. COVID-19 Update
Spring 2020 Journal of Nutritional Health and Aging Editorial: COVID-19 and Older Adults John E. Morley, M.D., B.Ch. and Bruno Vellas, M.D. COVID-19 and Older Adults

The links above provide access to interviews, podcasts, Zoom broadcasts, and documents on helping older adults and their caregivers cope during the COVID-19 pandemic.