COVID-19 Information

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

(Note the fact sheets and videos listed below were created in 2020. Please refer to the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention for the most up-to-date COVID-19 information.)

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Wear a Mask

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Our Best Shot: Vaccine PSA

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14. Ramsey Alwin, CEO of the National Council on Aging: Holiday Safety Tips During COVID-19

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12. Grace Whiting: Caring for Caregivers During COVID-19

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

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

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8. Dr. John Whyte, Chief Medical Officer at WebMD

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Alliance for Aging Research Releases National PSA Calling on Americans to Wear Masks to Stop the Spread of the Deadly Coronavirus

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

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1. Lance Robertson—This is Growing Old Podcast Transcript

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New Fact Sheet on Staying Safe at Home During the Coronavirus Crisis

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

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

January 14, 2021

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

December 2, 2020

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

July 2, 2020

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Advocacy Groups Send Letter to CMMI on Part D Demonstration

May 26, 2020

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

April 8, 2020

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

December 10, 2020

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

September 28, 2020

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

August 18, 2020

Blog: Caring for Caregivers During COVID-19

July 22, 2020

Blog: Alzheimer’s Disease and the COVID-19 Pandemic

June 29, 2020

Blog: Fighting Older Adult Malnutrition During COVID-19

June 23, 2020

Chairman’s Blog: Coronavirus and Seniors

May 29, 2020

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

May 12, 2020