Commission on Aging to focus on pandemic impacts on seniors

The Clark County Commission on Aging is focusing this year on the road to recovery from COVID-19, especially for people age 65 and older. The coronavirus pandemic has had a significant impact on older adults in Clark County, as around the world. According to the Centers for Disease Control, older adults are at greater risk of requiring hospitalization or dying if they are diagnosed with COVID-19. The pandemic raised concerns regarding the health and well-being of older adults, especially the community’s most vulnerable. What have we learned so that we are better prepared in the future?

The yearlong focus will educate and raise awareness about how we can learn from the COVID-19 health crisis and recover in a way that makes Clark County more resilient for residents of all ages.

• April 21 – First and early responders
• May 19 – Serious illness and caregiver support
• July 21 – Food as medicine
• Aug. 18 – Social determinants of health
• Sept. 15 – Opportunities for social connections
• Oct. 20 – Personal economics and financial recovery