They were the first casualties as the coronavirus showed up in the United States. Today, senior citizens are still very much at risk because of isolation, exacerbated by the pandemic. We look at what that means for seniors and what family, friends and organizations can do to make sure they are emotionally and physically safe.
Resources:
DC Department of Aging & Community Living
Main Phone Number: 202-724-5626
Adult Protective Services: 202-541-3950
The AARP Foundation
Connect 2 Affect
Guests:
Lisa Marsh Ryerson, President, The AARP Foundation
Dr. Heather Stowe, Clinical Director, DC Department of Aging and Community Living
