114 – Coronavirus Updates & Suggestions (11.18.20 Edition)
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Watch the subtitled video and search the transcript by clicking above. (For a short tutorial on how to search the transcript, see here.) In This Episode: Dr. K shares an update on the coronavirus (COVID19) situation and more recommendations to help older adults and people concerned about aging parents. This episode covers: The coronavirus situation today Why COVID rates are so high right now Latest developments in treatment & vaccination What this means for older adults If you’re wondering “Is it safe to…?” Dr. K’s recommendations for the holidays and winter Related episode:  108 – Live QA: Aging Health in COVID Times Related news: Limiting Indoor Capacity Can Reduce Coronavirus Infections, Study Shows Covid in the U.S.: Latest Map and Case Count New Medicare coverage for COVID-19 antibody treatment can be ‘really helpful’ for nursing homes AARP Answers: Nursing Homes and the Coronavirus Bamlanivimab for COVID-19 — Hard to Pronounce, Even Harder to Give A Series of Disappointing Results of Immune-Based Therapies for COVID-19 Journal Watch COVID-19 Updates Infectious Disease Blog Resources: Uptodate.com COVID-19 Resources & Tools (Coronavirus Resources) What is a pulse oximeter Center to Advance Palliative Care COVID Response Resources – see info in the symptom management section. TheConversationProject.org:
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