Author: Revista Brasileira De Geriatria E Gerontologia

Older adults living under social distancing: possibilities for tackling Covid-19 [Originally published in Rev. bras. geriatr. gerontol. vol. 23, no. 2]

May 12, 2020 10:30 , Leave a Comment ,

Therefore, the concerns of the group must be disseminated among all parties who debate issues related to the older population that receives treatment through primary health care, allowing them to provide guaranteed care for this population during the pandemic caused by the new coronavirus, and contributing to a new approach to the care model for this age group in Brazil. Available in English. Image: Max Bender. … Read More →

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Older adults living under social distancing: possibilities for tackling COVID-19 [Originally published in Rev. bras. geriatr. gerontol., vol.23 no.2]

May 7, 2020 14:00 , Leave a Comment ,

Data from the latest bulletin from the Ministry of Health, dated April 4, 2020, revealed 10,278 cases and 431 deaths, with more than 80% of fatalities caused by the new coronavirus involving older people, and almost the same number having at least one risk factor constantly related to COVID-19, with an emphasis on heart disease and diabetes. This suggests that more comprehensive measures are needed to protect this population. Available in Portuguese and English. … Read More →

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