Is your club or organization looking for a way to keep members connected during the long New England winter? The AARP New Hampshire Speakers Bureau has gone virtual and is ready to help.
As each day passes, the devastating impact that the pandemic is having on Americans who live and work in nursing homes and other care facilities is becoming more and more clear. According to news reports, more than 16,000 COVID-19 deaths -- about a quarter of the national total -- have been residents and staff of long-term care facilities. This is appalling, and a persistent lack of transparency is compounding the anxiety of family members who are unable to visit their loved ones. Until recently, there was no federal requirement for nursing homes to report coronavirus outbreaks and COVID-19 deaths, making it impossible to understand the true scope of the problem and what steps need to be taken to protect residents and staff.
Grab your morning beverage of choice and join AARP NH for a unique, live 30-minute Coffee & Conversation with COVID-19 survivor Tara Shaver and AARP New Hampshire host Jeannie Tucker on Tuesday, May 5 at 11 am.
In the coming days, AARP New Hampshire will meet virtually with federal lawmakers to urge more help for older Americans and their families as they face growing health and economic challenges due to the coronavirus crisis. Residents in nursing homes, those who are food-insecure, and people who have lost their jobs are particularly in need.