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International data on deaths attributed to COVID-19 among people living in care homes
Adelina Comas-Herrera1, Disha Patel1, Greg Arling2, Joel Mossong3, Andrea Schmidt4 (1Care Policy and Evaluation Centre, London School of Economics, 2Purdue University, School of Nursing, College of Health and Human Sciences, 3Health Inspection, Health Directorate, Luxembourg, 4Austrian National Public Health Institute (GÖG)) In order to facilitate updating of the previous reports on mortality linked to COVID-19… Read More »International data on deaths attributed to COVID-19 among people living in care homes
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PROFILES
Structural characteristics of the LTC system, impact of the pandemic, measures adopted and new reforms
INTERNATIONAL LIVING REPORT
Covid-19 and long-term care: system characteristics, impacts, measures adopted and new reforms
EMERGING EVIDENCE
Summaries of studies on the impact of COVID-19 on long-term care and evaluations of mitigation measures.
EXPERTS DIRECTORY
Directory of international experts on long-term care, searchable by country and topic
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Resource: Advice cards for carers, humanitarian agencies, communities and people living with dementia in times of crisis (Alzheimer’s Disease International)
Alzheimer’s Disease International have developed a set of cards with advice those involved in humanitarian responses, including information on how to identify people with dementia (a “hidden disability”), how to communicate with them clearly, guidance and support and advice on mobility, food, drink and hygiene, and how to support their carers. The cards are currently… Read More »Resource: Advice cards for carers, humanitarian agencies, communities and people living with dementia in times of crisis (Alzheimer’s Disease International)
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Alzheimer’s Disease International: new page with resources to support for people affected by the Ukrainian crisis
Alzheimer’s Disease International the international umbrella NGO of dementia associations have compiled resources in support of people affected by the war in Ukraine, please share and if you are aware of other useful information, particularly for those living with visible and less visible disabilities, please let them know: https://www.alzint.org/news-events/news/advice-and-support-for-those-affected-by-the-ukrainian-crisis/
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Omicron and Long-Term Care systems, video and summary of an informal discussion of international experiences (24th January 2022)
This was an informal webinar to discuss the impacts of the spread of the Omicron variant in Long-Term Care systems, with presentations from Italy (Elisabetta Notarnicola), Sweden (Marta Szebehely), Austria (Kai Leichsering), Malta (Maria-Aurora Fenech), Luxembourg (Joel Mossong), United States (Greg Arling and Nerina Girasol), Germany (Thomas Fischer), Japan (Margarita Estevez-Abe), England (Nina Hemmings), France… Read More »Omicron and Long-Term Care systems, video and summary of an informal discussion of international experiences (24th January 2022)
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Managing the Impact of #COVID19 in Nursing Homes and Long-Term Care Facilities: An Update @LTCcovid @EuGMSSociety @ispgm https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35922016/
Just out, open access #RESSCW @HealthFdn @LSHTM @pssru_kent @ucl Saloniki, Collins, @ATurnpenny @AmmTowers, Marchand
Abuse and #Wellbeing of Long-Term Care Workers in the #Covid_19 Era: Evidence from the UK https://www.mdpi.com/1761234
@Sus_MDPI
@CentreForCare
@f_vadean
@LTCcovid
Indeed, and hopefully will generate a wider sense of awareness of how our present and future care is provided, as well as our skin in the game for each and every one of us @LTCcovid https://twitter.com/TomEGrey/status/1551542899883532289
Important work, will be of interest to @Trinity_Haus @Age_Matters @dimitraxidous @SPKennelly @AgeFriendlyIrl @dochitect https://twitter.com/SageAdvocacy/status/1551289252281028614
This is a great collection of articles for anyone interested in care home policies in the USA. @LTCcovid https://twitter.com/cebish/status/1548319959134003206
With @hdegenholtz hoping to spark generation of evidence in support of person-centered nursing home policy and practice -- see the full special issue!
https://academic.oup.com/innovateage/article/6/4/igac039/6637843?searchresult=1
We continue to remind governments working on pandemic preparedness that when #covid19 hit, the residents of #longtermcare homes living with #dementia were forgotten. Some of the most vulnerable in society lost their life as governments decided they were not a priority @LTCcovid https://twitter.com/LewisArthurton/status/1549067805471166464
Important second session of the @WHO on a new treaty on pandemic preparedness & response. @AlzDisInt delivered a strong statement on the importance of including provisions for those living with #dementia in a pandemic. The needs of those living with dementia must not be forgotten
Did the UK government offer proper protection to care homes at the start of #COVID19?
In our #openaccess @JournalofLTC: although social care policies in England aligned with those advised by the @WHO, they were delayed & not implemented effectively.
ℹ️: https://journal.ilpnetwork.org/articles/10.31389/jltc.53/
Evidence Base for the Future of Nursing Homes: Special Issue @LTCcovid @EuGMSSociety @geronsociety @AMDApaltc https://academic.oup.com/innovateage/article/6/4/igac039/6637843#.YtHR9zcLvzc.twitter
Older people will be at extreme risk. Please share this lifesaving guidance https://www.ageuk.org.uk/information-advice/health-wellbeing/mind-body/staying-cool-in-a-heatwave/ https://twitter.com/UKWX_/status/1547876872238772229
⚠️⚠️ BREAKING ⚠️⚠️
A RED extreme heat warning has been issued for Monday into Tuesday across large parts of England.
A LEVEL 4 red alert has been issued, meaning that a national emergency is now in place.
This IS serious.
The latest paper in our #COVID19 special collection explored a nurse-led Enhanced Care Home Team (ECHT) SARS-CoV-2 testing strategy in #Norfolk, UK: https://journal.ilpnetwork.org/articles/10.31389/jltc.99/ @BrainardJulii @SharonDunham11 @Metadoc @EverdenPaul @LSEPress #carehomes
🗞 Hot off the virtual publication press - our 2nd systematic review synthesises & discusses evidence on the early impacts of the pandemic on unpaid #dementia carers. Out in @AgingMH now 👇
https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/13607863.2022.2084510