COVID-19 Information

The Alliance for Aging Research is working to help older adults during the COVID-19 crisis. Below are some resources to help you stay informed and ways for you to get involved:

Fact Sheets & Videos

Common Questions and Answers About COVID-19 For Older Adults and People With Chronic Health Conditions

Fact Sheet on Staying Safe at Home During the Coronavirus Crisis

How To Make A Homemade Mask

#WearAMask Public Service Announcement Video

Pay it Forward: Volunteer for COVID-19 Clinical Trials Webinar Recording

Our Best Shot – Vaccine PSA

Letters & Op-Eds

Advocacy Groups Call on HHS Office of Civil Rights to Issue Guidance on Fair Medical Resource Allocation During COVID-19

Health-care rationing is a choice we’re already making – Orlando Sentinel

Why drug costs for older Americans should be capped in pandemic’s wake –The Hill

Blogs

Alzheimer’s Disease and the COVID-19 Pandemic

A Personal Holiday Message from the Alliance’s President and CEO

Caring for Caregivers During COVID-19

Chairman’s Blog: Coronavirus and Seniors

Chairman’s Blog: Telehealth Becomes an Ideal Option for Older Adults

During the COVID-19 Pandemic, It Is More Important Than Ever for Older Adults to Stay Current on Recommended Vaccinations

Fighting Older Adult Malnutrition During COVID-19

How to Help Older Adults During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Podcast Episodes

Grace Whiting: Caring for Caregivers During COVID-19

Dr. John Whyte: What You Should Know About COVID-19

Dr. William Schaffner: Why Getting Your Flu Shot is More Important Than Ever

Lance Robertson: COVID-19’s Impact On Older Adults

Ramsey Alwin: Holiday Safety Tips During COVID-19

Sandy Markwood: How to Help Older Adults During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Press Releases

COVID-19 Vaccine Education and Equity Project Launches To Further Inclusion and Dialogue Around Potential COVID-19 Vaccines

Nearly Two-Thirds of Americans Want COVID-19 Vaccination, Yet Gaps Visible by Race and Age