AARP Coronavirus Article: Families Concerned About Loved Ones in Nursing Homes, Assisted Living
AARP has published an article, "Families Concerned About Loved Ones in Nursing Homes, Assisted Living," as officials bar guests to protect vulnerable residents from coronavirus.
The article explores the federal restrictions on nursing home visits and parses what the emergency measures now in place mean in practice for residents and their families, as well as for staff. Guidelines for residents and staff are discussed and experts make recommendations for family caregivers.
"Terry Fulmer, president of The John A. Hartford Foundation, a New York City-based national group dedicated to improving the care of older adults, suggested that family members and residents 'stay in touch with your facility and closely monitor their messages. You can ask the facility about their infection plan.' All of these senior living communities are required to have plans to prevent and monitor infections, she said in email."
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