covid-19 vaccines

Turn The Covid-19 Vaccine Appointment Process Over To StubHub or Ticketmaster

By now, everyone has stories about the Grand Fail of Covid-19 vaccine distribution--especially the inability to even make an appointment for a shot. It has become a process reminiscent of the old Soviet Union: See a line. Get in. There may be something to buy. This mess is especially hazardous to many older adults, who may not have computer skills—or [...]

By |2021-02-11T11:53:37-05:00February 11th, 2021|Health Care|1 Comment

States Must Rapidly Deliver Coronavirus Vaccine To Frail Elders Living At Home

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has put residents and staff of nursing homes and assisted living facilities near the top of the list for receiving a covid-19 vaccine. That is the right call. But public health officials should not forget about the millions of frail older adults living at home who are at risk of dying from [...]

By |2020-12-17T11:15:33-05:00December 17th, 2020|aging in place|9 Comments