The Peter Lamy Center on Drug Therapy and Aging, in collaboration with other centers and organizations, has put together the following resources for older adult patients and health care professionals during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Resources for Patients:
COVID-19: What Older Adults and Caregivers Need to Know
Created in collaboration with the Maryland Poison Center (MPC), this information sheet provides helpful information about COVID-19 for older adults and their caregivers, including details about symptoms and where to seek care.
COVID-19 Vax Facts for Older Adults and Caregivers
Developed in collaboration with the Lamy Champions Coalition, this downloadable fact sheet answers frequently asked questions about COVID-19 vaccines, including who should get vaccinated, potential side effects associated with vaccines, and what to expect when visiting a health care facility to get vaccinated.
Resources for Health Care Professionals:
COVID-19 Vaccine: Answers to Your Questions
This presentation answers some of the most frequently asked questions about COVID-19 vaccines in an attempt to help educate long-term care health professionals about the vaccines' benefits.
Optimizing Medication Management During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Implementation Guide for Post-Acute and Long-Term Care
Created in collaboration with the US Deprescribing Network, the goal of this interactive guide is to improve resident-centered health and well-being by reducing use of unnecessary medications, simplifying medication management, and reducing opportunities for transmission of COVID-19 between residents and staff.
Questions and Answers about the COVID-19 Vaccine for PALTC Staff, Patients, Residents, and Family Members
This document provides answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about the COVID-19 vaccine and is designed for staff, patients, residents, and family members in the long-term care setting.
Sample Letter to Residents and Family Members
This template provides a sample letter that can be used and/or adapted by CMDs to inform residents and their family members about the availability of the COVID-19 vaccine at their facilities.
Strategies for Improving Staff and Resident Confidence in the COVID-19 Vaccine
Comprehensive document for health care professionals that includes a list of ideas to help overcome hesitancy to get the new COVID-19 vaccine by staff and residents. Health care professionals can choose which strategies best fit the needs of their communities.