Social Workers Must Address Intersecting Vulnerabilities among Noninstitutionalized, Black, Latinx, and Older Adults of Color during the COVID-19 Pandemic.
Megan T EborTamra B LoebLaura TrejoPublished in: Journal of gerontological social work (2020)
Scant attention has been paid to intersecting vulnerabilities experienced by Black, Latinx, and older adults of color (BLOAC) that increase COVID-19 related risks. Structural inequities have resulted in disproportionate rates of chronic conditions and limited access to care. Media coverage, focused on COVID-19 mortality among institutionalized older adults (OA), has overlooked community-dwelling OA, leaving their unique risks unaddressed in research and intervention efforts. Key vulnerabilities impacting noninstitutionalized BLOAC exacerbating adverse health outcomes during COVID-19 are discussed, and recommendations are given for gerontological social work (GSW) education, training, and practice to meet the needs of BLOAC during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Keyphrases
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- coronavirus disease
- quality improvement
- sars cov
- community dwelling
- physical activity
- mental health
- randomized controlled trial
- human health
- primary care
- palliative care
- knee osteoarthritis
- cardiovascular events
- working memory
- risk factors
- affordable care act
- type diabetes
- emergency department
- clinical practice
- cardiovascular disease
- coronary artery disease
- virtual reality
- health insurance
- adverse drug