Latest News
-
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
COUNTRY
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
Highlights
-
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)
-
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/
-
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)
Twitter feed @LTCcovid
';
Launching May 26, 2022: @scienceirel funded research & recommendations on Residential Long-Term Care and COVID-19 - the role of the built environment in balancing QoL and infection control @Age_Matters @TomEGrey @tcddublin @dimitraxidous
Register ➡️ https://tinyurl.com/89vaujr6
@LTCcovid https://twitter.com/trishgreenhalgh/status/1524773305303056384
What should be the baseline when calculating excess mortality? New approaches suggest that we have underestimated the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and previous winter peaks - ScienceDirect
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2352827322000970
Important new evidence from Prof Laura Shallcross's team in #Vivaldi study on Outcomes of SARS-CoV-2 omicron infection in residents of long-term care with high vaccine coverage https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666756822000939 #openaccess in @LancetLongevity @LTCcovid
SUBMIT your paper now to a special issue for @IJERPH_MDPI I'm editing on
⭐️Dementia Care in Times of COVID19⭐️
Deadline 30/09!
@LTCcovid
https://www.mdpi.com/journal/ijerph/special_issues/Dementia_Care_COVID
Thankfully the deadline for the @ilpnetwork conference has been extended to 13th May 2022! Looking forward to meeting colleagues from all over the world in person in London this September, much to take stock on in relation to #longtermcare @LTCcovid https://twitter.com/ilpnetwork/status/1520053009304231936
The abstracts deadline for the next ILPN Conference taking place in London between 7 and 10 September 2022 has been extended. Submit your individual presentations and organised session abstracts by 13 May 2022 - https://mailchi.mp/d3a5792b1a3b/save-the-date-5th-ilpn-conference-1012-september-2018-vienna-6037857 #ILPN2022 #longtermcare
I’m speaking at this joint ARC meeting on Wednesday, with @josieedixon @HDEMCOP. I’m presenting unpublished results from CovPall-CareHomes study (EoLC in care homes during pandemic).
All are welcome (esp care home staff!)
Free to sign up via EventBright. https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/joint-arc-webinar-policy-priorities-for-high-quality-care-in-care-homes-tickets-303340970007
The abstracts deadline for the next ILPN Conference taking place in London between 7 and 10 September 2022 has been extended. Submit your individual presentations and organised session abstracts by 13 May 2022 - https://mailchi.mp/d3a5792b1a3b/save-the-date-5th-ilpn-conference-1012-september-2018-vienna-6037857 #ILPN2022 #longtermcare
What outcomes should be used in trials evaluating interventions to prevent COVID-19 in #CareHomes? Pre-print of COS-COVID-PCARE study now available. Thanks to all who contributed! @CTRCardiffUni @EnrichCymru @enrich_research https://twitter.com/kerryhood/status/1519932432291667968
Development of a core outcome set for the evaluation of interventions to prevent COVID-19 in care homes (COS-COVID-PCARE Study) - available as a pre-print
https://www.researchsquare.com/article/rs-1536186/v1
Exciting news! Inaugural meeting of Human Rights and Social Care Research Forum 28 June -a forum for sharing ideas, knowledge & debate on the different aspects of #HumanRights rights and #socialcare. Book your place here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/human-rights-and-social-care-research-forum-tickets-326045750617?keep_tld=1
@CarolineEdAG @ARC_S_L @hscwru
The COVID-19 Pandemic's Impact on Long-Term Care Homes: Five Lessons Learned - Ontario COVID-19 Science Advisory Table https://covid19-sciencetable.ca/sciencebrief/the-covid-19-pandemics-impact-on-long-term-care-homes-five-lessons-learned/