COVID-19 Pandemic spurs policy changes benefi ting older adults
J. gerontol. nurs; 46 (6), 2020
Publication year: 2020
This article reviews recent federal and state policy changes in response to the
COVID-19 pandemic that affect health care and quality of life for older adults. Specifi c
regulations and guidelines issued at the state and federal level have increased access
and provided additional funding for essential services and supports. Many of these
changes are temporary and have the potential to improve care beyond the immediate
crisis. This period of greater fl exibility offers the opportunity to accrue evidence on
quality and access to infl uence sustained change.(AU)
