As the global community begins to understand the impact of COVID-19, it is more important than ever to stay informed and stay healthy. Here you will find verified sources for information about the virus as we learn more about its spread. Topics include managing stress and anxiety in the midst of an outbreak, tips for telehealth, help for family/caregivers and more helpful resources.
Complications of Grief and Bereavement in the Context of the COVID-19 Pandemic, Meeting the Mental Health Needs of Aging Veterans: Promising Practices Webinar Series, May 13, 2021
Caring for Older Adults at Home During COVID-19, Panel Discussion, VA Geriatric Scholars Toolkit webinar, April 20, 2021
Impact of COVID-19 on Biopsychosocial Risk Factors of Loneliness, VISN 16/Little Rock GRECC Webinar Series, April 13, 2021
Ask the Expert: Impact of COVID-19 on Biopsychosocial Risk Factors of Loneliness, VISN 16/Little Rock GRECC Webinar Series, April 14, 2021
Social Isolation, Aging, and COVID-19: Strategies and Resources for Coping, Care of Patients with Complex Problems: Promising practices Webinar Series, January 28, 2021
The Impact of COVID-19 on Dementia Care: Lessons Learned from Providers, The 6th Annual GRECC Connect Dementia Symposium (3 hour enduring activity, VA access on TMS; non-VA access TRAIN), September 28, 2020
COVID-19 Training (VHA public internet site for COVID-19 training)
COVID-19 and Delirium in Older Adults, VA Geriatric Scholars Program Toolkit Webinar, November 18, 2020
Skills and Tips to Enhance Telephone based Communications & Care During COVID-19 Pandemic, GRECC Webinar Series
August 31, 2020
Pandemic Psychology: Approach to Understanding and Helping, GRECC Connect Webinar Series, August 28, 2020
Supporting Veterans with Dementia and Caregivers During the Era of COVID-19, Meeting the Mental Health Needs of Aging Veterans: Promising Practices, August 13, 2020
Exercise in Older Adults: Implications of COVID-19, July 14, 2020 and Ask the Expert: Exercise in Older Adults: Implications of COVID-19, July 15, 2020, VISN 16/Little Rock GRECC Webinar Series
COVID-19: Key Concepts in Geriatric Emergency Care, GRECC Connect Webinar Series, May 20, 2020
Emergency Department based models of Telehealth for Older Adults, The Geriatric Emergency Department Collaborative, May 11, 2020
Taking Care of Ourselves and Our Teammates in Time of COVID-19, GRECC Webinar Series, May 7, 2020
Practical Tips for Telehealth for Older Rural Adults, with Panel Q&A, GRECC Connect Geriatric Webinar Series, May 7, 2020
Making the Most of Your Telehealth Visit-Ask the Expert, Alzheimer's Association, Hudson Valley NY Chapter, via Facebook, May 6, 2020
Optimizing Transitions between Nursing Homes and EDs in the age of COVID-19, The Geriatric Emergency Department Collaborative, April 20, 2020
The Coronavirus: What Age Has to Do with It, The Gerontological Society of America and Center for Aging, via YouTube, April 2, 2020
COVID Coach, (includes app and 30 Days of Self-Care pdf) available en Espanol, VA National Center for PTSD
Together With Veterans (TWV) Toolkit, ORH, Rural Veteran Suicide Prevention Program
COVID-19 Resources for Managing Stress, VA National Center for PTSD
Coronavirus Anxiety Workbook, The Wellness Society
To access Coronavirus Anxiety Workbook in other languages click here
Tips for Community Members: Coping as the Pandemic Continues, Institute for Disaster Mental Health, State University of New York at New Paltz
Tips for Community Members: Managing Relationships under Stay-At-Home Orders, Institute for Disaster Mental Health, State University of New York at New Paltz
COVID-19 and Social Isolation Resources: How to stay connected while intentionally isolated, Coalition to End Social Isolation & Loneliness
COVID-19 Resource and Information Guide, National Alliance on Mental Health
COVID-19 Pandemic Response Resources, Center for the Study of Traumatic Stress, Uniformed Services University
Employee Whole Health: Self-Care Resources for Your Whole Health, VHA, Whole Health
COVID-19 Resources, U.S. Administration on Aging - Eldercare Locator
COVID-19 Resources for Older Adults and Caregivers, National Council on Aging
Care for Caregivers: Skills for Resilience Through Meditation & Mindful Movement, Garrison Institute, Contemplative-Based Resilience (CBR) project
Information for Caregivers during COVID-19, VA Caregiver Support Program
Coronavirus (COVID-19) - Tips for Dementia Caregivers, Alzheimer's Association
Resources on COVID-19 for Caregivers and Older Adults, National Alzheimer's Project Act/ASPE
Tips for Family Caregivers and COVID-19, Caregiver Action Network
Older Adults Toolkit, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
VA App Store, (includes MyHealthyVet and others), U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
COVID-19 Vaccine Scams Surge (VA access only), VA Office of Information & Technology
Rural Health COVID-19 Decision Support Tool (VA access only), ORH
Expanding Veteran Access to Care through Virtual Technologies, VHA, Connected Care
CAPC COVID-19 Response Resources, Center to Advance Palliative CareTH Rotation and Grid
Updates on COVID-19 in PALTC Settings, The Society for Post-Acute & Long-Term Care Medicine
COVID-19 Fact Sheets in Multiple Languages, Health Literacy Project
State Materials on COVID-19, Advancing States (previously known as National Association of State Units on Aging)