Making the Call

Are nursing homes bad for the elderly?

Episode Summary

<p>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.</p> <p>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?</p> <p>Guest Dr. Joanne Lynn</p>

Episode Notes

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