As Coronavirus Surges, Programs Struggle To Reach Vulnerable Seniors Living At Home

(By Judith Graham for Kaiser Health News)

Close down group meals for seniors. Cancel social gatherings.

The directive, from the Illinois Department on Aging, sent shock waves through senior service organizations late last week.

Overnight, Area Agencies on Aging had to figure out how to help people in their homes instead of at sites where they mingle and get various types of assistance.  Continue reading article here…

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