id author title date pages extension mime words sentences flesch summary cache txt cord-308014-130k8v21 Happ, Mary Beth Family Caregiving for Acute-Critically Ill Older Adults in the Time of COVID-19 2020-10-21 .txt text/plain 1085 52 46 title: Family Caregiving for Acute-Critically Ill Older Adults in the Time of COVID-19 It is fitting that in this last year, we observed Geriatric Nursing's 40 th anniversary with several columns that involved "taking stock" of acute-critical care for older people as well as review of progress on ageism, physical restraint use, and accommodations for patient communication impairment in acute-critical care. Vulnerable older patients enter acute-critical care settings without the supportive presence and advocacy of family caregivers. Gerontological nurses are uniquely qualified to support family caregivers as they interact with acute-critical care in remote and creative ways during the COVID-19 pandemic. Family Caregiving for Older Adults admitted to Acute -Critical Care COVID-related family separation during acute-critical illness impacts older adult patients, family caregivers, and nurses on multiple levels and is likely to have long-term traumatic effects. [8] Health policy and programmatic initiatives are desperately needed to provide tangible support for family caregivers of frail older adults. ./cache/cord-308014-130k8v21.txt ./txt/cord-308014-130k8v21.txt