Coronavirus Disease 2019

Clin Geriatr Med. 2021 Nov;37(4):509-522. doi: 10.1016/j.cger.2021.05.001. Epub 2021 May 27.

ABSTRACT

In this article, the authors review manifestations of COVID-19 in older adults, normal physiologic changes and frequent comorbidities of aging that increase pathogenicity, factors contributing to overwhelming viral spread among seniors, negative effects on health and well-being resulting from measures to control the virus, and health-system improvements necessary to protect and care for this vulnerable population.

PMID:34600718 | DOI:10.1016/j.cger.2021.05.001