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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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From LTCcovid to a Global Observatory of Long-Term Care
After a quieter time to take stock, we’re delighted to let you know that, with initial support from the London School of Economics, we are working on developing a follow-on platform, a Global Observatory of Long-Term Care. The Observatory aims to share international learning on how LTC systems globally can address common structural challenges and… Read More »From LTCcovid to a Global Observatory of Long-Term Care
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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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Strategies to increase the willingness of #nursinghome staff to receive a #COVID19 #vaccine: Personal contact, Story sharing, Role models, Logistics support, Visual information, and Written information.
With colleagues @wilcoachterberg @UNCZH
Our article is published by @IDR_MDPI
📢El @SaludISCIII y el Grupo de Investigación sobre Envejecimiento del @IEGD_CSIC hemos publicado el artículo
"Validation of the Spanish Version of the Fear of COVID-19 Scale (FCV-19S) in Long-Term Care Settings" en la @IJERPH_MDPI
@EnvejecerCSIC
https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/19/23/16183
📢¡Publicamos! "Residential Environment Assessment by Older Adults in Nursing Homes during COVID-19 Outbreak" en @IJERPH_MDPI
Sobre la valoración del entorno residencial durante la #pandemia y las diferencias según rasgos personales y contextuales
https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/19/23/16354
Western Australia researchers have created the COVID-19 Vaccination Linked Repository to assist and manage the #COVID19 vaccination program. Linking datasets has increased public health utility including vaccine safety, effectiveness, & coverage.
https://ijpds.org/article/view/1730
#vaccines
Thank you to everyone who took part in, and supported, the THRIVE study. Pleased to say, paper is published! #carehomes @BSGcarehomes @SandraPrew @NCFCareForum @DevelopingCare @ResearchWales @LTCcovid @NSCSLtd
This is question out to all #carehomes & community. I am interested to explore the use of IV antibiotics or other meds in #carehomes & people’s own home. D you know if this is happening in the UK? And if so are you able to share how this works? Thanks
@AdelinaCoHe @LTCcovid https://twitter.com/dist_care/status/1597655490921893890
Our paper which explores the experiences of staying in touch with a relative in a care home (during the pandemic - but we hope it has messages with wider relevance) is just published in the @IJCCjournal
A 🧵on some of our key findings and conclusions
We’re recruiting new participants from minority ethnic groups (who live in England) for Wave 4 of our study. The video in the tweet below from @LearningDisEng @PMLDlink explains more. If you’d like to take part or know someone who might, please get in touch (s.caton@mmu.ac.uk). https://twitter.com/LearningDisEng/status/1595756620352364544
.@CoronavirusLD research are recruiting minority ethnic people with a #LearningDisability & families/supporters to share their experiences through the last 2 years of #Covid19
This film explains more http://bit.ly/3AsQL3k
Can you contribute? http://bit.ly/3V9c9mk
@PMLDlink
COVID-19 in aged care homes: a comparison of effects initial government policies had in the UK (primarily focussing on England) and Australia during the first wave - PubMed @LTCcovid https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33677490/
Today @annpeuteman brought her friends living in care homes to our event. Those giving tips to the cook, those who want to see the sky.
At a high-level conference, such real life stories give a meaning to our discussions!
Discover her work:
https://www.knack.be/rebels/
#CareEmpowers