Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Resources for Older Adults, Family Caregivers and Health Care Providers
This web page from the John A. Hartford Foundation includes a list of regularly-updated and trusted sources of information with content relevant to COVID-19. These resources include links to other websites with information and guidance for older adults, family caregivers, long-term care providers, health care professionals, and the general public.
Source: The John A. Hartford Foundation, 2021.
https://www.johnahartford.org/dissemination-center/
COVID-19 Resources for Nursing Homes & Long-Term Care
This web page from the John A. Hartford Foundation includes a list of trusted and regularly-updated resources regarding COVID-19 related to long-term care facilities. These resources include guidance from federal and national organizations, webinars, journal articles and other clinical information, policy and advocacy information, and news articles.
Source: The John A. Hartford Foundation, 2021.
https://www.johnahartford.org/dissemination-center/
My life, my story: Teaching patient centered care competencies for older adults through life story work
This study describes "My Life, My Story", an educational activity for enhancing patient-centered care (PCC) competencies across health professions trainees. The activity most influenced trainees' ability to understand the patient as a "whole person" along with other PCC competencies such as showing empathy, really listening, building knowledge of values and goals, and building relationships. Creation of an account and a fee is required to view this article, or it can be viewed through affiliation with a member organization.
AGS Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) Information Hub
The American Geriatrics Society has put together an information hub for selected tools and guidance relevant to care of older adults in the context of COVID-19. Information for caregivers, health professionals, and the general public are included. Some of the resources and tools included cover topics such as telehealth, diagnosis/care/prevention, palliative care, social isolation, and communication skills.
Source: American Geriatric Society (AGS), 2020.
COVID-19 JAGS Article Collection
This web page lists a collection of articles published by the Journal of Amerian Geriatrics Society related to COVID-19 and aging. These articles are free to access.
Source: American Geriatric Society (AGS), 2022.
COVID-19 Resources from Respecting Choices
This website from Respecting Choices includes a toolkit of resources for having proactive planning conversations, tools to support specific treatment decisions, and advanced care planning materials for COVID-19. Resources and tools are free and open to all.
Source: Respecting Choices, 2020
https://respectingchoices.org/
POLST and COVID-19
This web page from the National POLST lists resources and tools relevant to COVID-19 and care planning. POLST involves a decision-making process with resulting medical orders which are intended for patients considered to be at risk for a life-threatening clinical event. Resources for health professionals and facilities, nursing homes, and patients are included.
Source: National POLST, 2020.
https://polst.org/
COVID-19 Resources: Care of Older Adults
This web page from the IHI contains a list of national resources that provide updated information on COVID-19 and older adults. Resources on age-friendly health systems, advanced care planning, national guidelines, and teleheath are included.
Source: Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI), 2020.
https://www.ihi.org/Topics/COVID-19/Pages/default.aspx
Alcohol and Falls
This handout discusses alcohol use in older adults and its relationship to falls. It outlines how many drinks an older adult should consume while discussing the definition of one drink in different aspects.
Source: Arizona Center on Aging, 2025
https://aging.arizona.edu/education-training/care-partner-information-sheets
Canes
This handout discusses the various types of canes and how to use them. It also explains the proper fit of a cane.
Source: Arizona Center on Aging, 2025
https://aging.arizona.edu/education-training/care-partner-information-sheets