Key Takeaways

  • According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), eight out of 10 coronavirus deaths in the U.S. have been in adults 65+.

  • In this webinar, national and community experts discuss what it will take to ensure that older Americans aren't left behind during the COVID-19 pandemic.

  • Hear from NCOA and partners in New York as they provide information, services, and support networks to protect older adults.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), severe illness and serious complications from COVID-19 increases with age, and older adults are at highest risk. Learn from national and community experts on what it will take to ensure that no one is left behind.

Hear from NCOA and partners in New York City, who honored seniors – by shining light on information, services, and support networks that continue to work tirelessly to ensure that all older Americans have what they need to get through this crisis.

SPEAKERS:

  • Jennifer Tripken, Associate Director, Center for Healthy Aging, NCOA
  • Elana Kieffer, Program Officer, Healthy Aging, New York Academy of Medicine
  • Jed Levine, President & CEO, Caring Kind NYC
  • Robert Espinoza, Vice President of Policy, PHI