Generations Now

COVID—When Everyone Found Their Hysterical Strength

Even HHS moved with unprecedented alacrity.

Prior to the pandemic, up to one out of every two older adults was already at risk for malnutrition.

Remind black or brown clients that they are the expert of themselves, and the relationship is a partnership.

Artificial Intelligence decision-making software is used as a means of restricting access to healthcare.

‘The effects of these inequities compound with age.’

COVID-19 has greatly exacerbated contributing environmental stressors to compassion fatigue and vicarious trauma.

‘ “It is an honor and a privilege to be in this role,” applies to me very literally as a white woman in this moment.’

Many older adults are learning the hard way that vaccine eligibility does not necessarily mean vaccine access.

Forty-five percent of adults older than age 65 lack online medical accounts that could help them sign up for COVID-19 vaccinations.

‘You can just call me Phoebe.’