Are nursing homes bad for the elderly?

JUL 1, 202036 MIN
Making the Call

Are nursing homes bad for the elderly?

JUL 1, 202036 MIN

Description

In the United States, more than a third of reported deaths from Covid-19 have occurred in nursing homes, and it’s not hard to guess why. You’ve got old and sick people with multiple chronic conditions living close together in an enclosed space -- ideal for the spread of a deadly virus.

In this episode: How should we care for older people? And what can we learn about elder care and end-of-life care from the Covid-19 pandemic?

Guest Dr. Joanne Lynn