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After early stumbles, N.J. hotline delivers more vaccination appointments for seniors
The percentage of New Jerseyans over age 75 — the group most at risk for death from COVID-19 — who have received at least one shot nearly doubled since late February.
3 years ago
Battling older adults’ greater social isolation during COVID-19
Before the coronavirus struck, loneliness was an “epidemic” among the elderly in the U.S. The pandemic revealed it was just part of the problem.
3 years ago
The oldest Philadelphian, 108, gets her COVID vaccine
Ruth Hopson survived the 1918 flu pandemic, and is preparing to outlive COVID-19.
3 years ago
Levine pressed for answers on Pa.’s missing nursing home data as confirmation advances
U.S. House and Senate Republicans also want more information on the state’s overall response to nursing homes, citing several Spotlight PA reports.
3 years ago
Meet the volunteers helping Montco seniors register for COVID-19 vaccines
The Office of Senior Services is looking for even more people to staff the phone line helping seniors and those without computers pre-register for shots.
3 years ago
Despite new nursing home guidance from the Biden administration, states aren’t making changes yet
A new memo advises people that they can make indoor visits to long-term care facilities, even if they’re not vaccinated. Pa., N.J., and Del. are reviewing it.
3 years ago
These South Philly seniors wanted the vaccine to come to them. Their landlord had other ideas
Residents of Birchwood at Cedars Village set out to organize a vaccine event for themselves. They had to jump through unexpected hoops to do it.
3 years ago
Listen 4:36As N.J. expands vaccine eligibility, advocates say older adults are being left behind
As N.J. expands the pool of those eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine, many of those most at risk are expected to have an “awful” time getting an appointment.
3 years ago
Listen 2:04How some Philadelphia apartment buildings are getting their residents COVID-19 vaccines
The complexes arrange the shots directly through pharmacies. Residents currently ineligible might receive vaccines along with their neighbors.
3 years ago
Levine questioned on missing Pa. nursing home data in federal confirmation hearing
Former Health Secretary Rachel Levine’s explanation for the issues did not match previous reporting by Spotlight PA.
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Nursing homes in some N.J. counties can soon resume in-person visits
Health Commissioner Judy Persichilli announced that visitation will only restart in counties with less serious coronavirus infection rates.
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An analysis shows that more than 300 senior care homes did not have a scheduled vaccine clinic as of Jan. 17, while hundreds more weren’t covered by a federal partnership.
3 years ago
COVID-19 vaccine may not get to long-term care facilities quickly enough
Coronavirus vaccines are reaching more long-term facilities, but many worry they won't come soon enough to stave off more deaths.
3 years ago
This week; a look at how Philadelphia civil courts are trying to get back on track, how social distancing affects the elderly, and the PhilOrch's new guest conductor.
Air Date: January 4, 2021
Listen 49:00Vaccinations begin at Pa. nursing homes as COVID mitigation efforts remain in place
While vaccines provide hope of a more normal 2021, Pennsylvania is not considering pulling back COVID-19 mitigation efforts prior to when they expire on Jan. 4.
3 years ago