Category: Assessments

COVID-19 Vaccination for the Older Americans: Anticipated Timeframe and Perspectives

The first COVID-19 vaccines became available in the US by the end of 2020. However, because of poor logistics and administration, fewer than 10 million people had received their first

Preparing for COVID-19 in Nursing Homes and Long-term Care Facilities

Nursing homes and other long-term care facilities can take steps to assess and improve their readiness to respond to the novel Coronavirus disease (COVID-19). The Centers for Disease Control (CDC)

NOT Your Typical Coronavirus: The Difference Between a Cold, the Flu, and COVID-19

The Coronavirus, or COVID-19, is a new strain of coronavirus and is spreading quickly worldwide. China was the first to report the viral strain. We first heard of the outbreak

The Best Way to Tame your Emotions

Many psychological issues can arise as a result of an inability to properly handle one’s emotions. Depression, anxiety, and short temperament, sudden emotional outbursts in inappropriate situations and places–just to