COVID-19 and Older Adults Living With Complex Health Concerns
This information has been compiled to support the continued delivery of care to older adults living with complex health conditions (e.g. frailty), during the current COVID-19 pandemic. Especially at this time, it is important to maintain and in many cases to enhance care to this population, as older adults with complex health conditions are uniquely susceptible to adverse outcomes resulting from gaps in care and reduction in essential services. This can lead to long-term morbidity and premature institutionalization of individuals.
COVID Evidence
COVID-End – COVID-19 Evidence to Support Decision Making
Searchable Clinical Resource List (check back frequently for updates)
-To search this Excel resource, click on the filter in the first cell and look for your topic of interest
Pandemic (COVID-19) Resources – Older Adults Living With Frailty (searchable)
Links to other sites with information relevant to Specialized Geriatric Services
Canadian Academy of Geriatric Psychiatry (Virtual Care Resources)
Behavioural Supports Ontario (brainXchange) – COVID-19 Resources
Ontario College of Family Physicians – COVID resources
Regional Geriatric Programs of Toronto
Canadian Medical Association – Clinical Resources and Guidelines
British Geriatrics Society – COVID Resources
Link to MOH Guidance Site
http://health.gov.on.ca/en/pro/programs/publichealth/coronavirus/2019_guidance.aspx
Find specific public health advice and information at:
https://www.ontario.ca/page/2019-novel-coronavirus
For Ontario Telemedicine Network – support for virtual visits
For physician billing information:
http://www.health.gov.on.ca/en/pro/programs/ohip/bulletins/4000/bul4745.aspx