COVID-19 Seniors

• Grandparents take new skills into their golden years post pandemic

  An Edmonton author and grandmother says many seniors are coming out of the pandemic with more wisdom and tools to navigate technology.

  Canada

  Jul 22, 2021
  
• ‘She deteriorated like she fell off a cliff’: Vaccinated Ontario senior battles COVID-19 in hospital

  "We wait because they're inundated and we wait for the call and then that changes the course of the day."

  Health

  Apr 26, 2021
  
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• Ontario long-term care residents describe devastating impact of isolation during COVID-19 pandemic

  A group of residents spoke with Ontario's Long-Term Care COVID-19 Commission and described the intense loneliness and deteriorating mental health they and their peers experienced.

  Health

  Jan 21, 2021
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• Calgary woman inspires Canadians to send her grandma cards for 95th birthday

  Isolation is a concern when it comes to seniors dealing with COVID-19 restrictions. But a Calgary woman came up with a way to make her grandma feel loved beyond words.

  Features

  Dec 11, 2020
• 3rd death reported in connection to outbreak at Edmonton care centre

  An Edmonton family is remembering their 94-year-old mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who died after contracting COVID-19 at an Edmonton care centre in the midst of an outbreak.

  Canada

  Jul 21, 2020
• Who cares about coronavirus? How different generations are dealing with the pandemic

  New data suggests the younger generations have been taking fewer precautions than older age groups in curbing the spread of COVID-19.

  Lifestyle

  Jul 13, 2020
• Wise Words: Seniors share inspiration for maintaining mental health as pandemic wears on

  Seniors share their advice for coping with the COVID-19 pandemic. During "Wise Words Wednesdays," Global News asked our elderly viewers for inspiration and insight on getting through trying times.

  Health

  May 21, 2020
• Expanded COVID-19 testing welcomed at Alberta care homes despite staffing concerns

  Staff and residents at continuing care centres across the province dealing with outbreaks will be tested for COVID-19, according to Alberta health officials.

  Canada

  Apr 18, 2020
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• ‘Heartbreaking’ coronavirus pandemic keeping Okanagan families apart

  On Tuesday, IHA confirmed it had no COVID-19 outbreaks in any of its long-term care homes at this point.

  News

  Apr 7, 2020
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• Coronavirus: Supporting seniors hardest hit by the COVID-19 pandemic

  "It's heartbreaking to see a population that is being so predominantly victimized by this particular illness."

  Health

  Apr 7, 2020