For the next piece in this series, we analyzed the results of our survey on age-friendly nursing homes. 

Together we  can find creative ways to care and be cared for.

Here's a brief list of ways to help the members of your community that may be more vulnerable to complications from SARS-CoV-2, as well as how you can help them deal with the social isolation that may come from necessary social distancing measures.

Technology for older adults can make life better. It can extend their independence, stave off loneliness and social isolation, offer medical insights that can monitor and predict problems, help perform tasks that typically require mobility—and just as important, give adult children peace of mind. 

When you think of a city being age-friendly, it’s usually in terms of ample parks and gathering spaces, wide sidewalks and what is known as pedestrian-friendly “walkability,” affordable housing, and, of course, good transportation. But you might not consider how these features and others can impact caregivers — and caregiving.