Canadian Geriatrics Society COVID-19 Resources
The following resources have been shared by members of the Canadian Geriatrics Society (CGS). Inclusion on this website does not imply or constitute endorsement by the CGS. The CGS shall not be liable for any views expressed by authors of any resource published on the CGS COVID-19 webpage, nor shall these opinions necessarily reflect those of the CGS. Every effort has been made to ensure the information provided herein is accurate and in accord with standards accepted at the time of uploading. Readers are advised to check the most current information from their local health authorities, the Government of Canada and the World Health Organization.
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Topic Area |
Resource |
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Last Updated |
Articles |
Muscedere and Puxty: Seniors are not the problem – they're part of the solution |
Ottawa Citizen |
16-Feb-21 |
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Canadian Geriatrics Society |
10-Jun-20 |
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La Société canadienne de gériatrie |
10-Juin-2020 |
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Public Resource for Older Adults: |
Canadian Geriatrics Society |
02-Apr-20 |
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La Société canadienne de gériatrie |
02-Avril-2020 |
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Academic Article: |
Canadian Geriatrics Society |
22-Apr-20 |
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Academic Article: |
Canadian Geriatrics Society |
02-Apr-20 |
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La Société canadienne de gériatrie |
02-Avril-2020 |
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Continuing Medical Education Journal |
September 2020 |
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National Resources |
Government of Canada |
Daily |
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How older adults can protect their mental wellness during COVID-19 |
Mental Health Commission of Canada |
14-Jul-2020 |
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Comment protéger le bien-être mental des adultes âgés à l’heure de la COVID-19 |
Commission de la santé mentale du Canada |
14-Juill-2020 |
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Canadian Medical Association |
Accessed 23-Apr-20 |
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Royal College |
Accessed 23-Apr-20 |
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Acute/Critical Care |
NICE Rapid Guideline Critical Care on COVID-19 |
National Institute for Health and Care Excellence |
31-Mar-20 |
Responding to COVID-19: the ethical framework for adult social care |
UK Government Department of Health and Social Care |
19-Mar-20 |
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MD Calc |
Accessed 1-Apr-20 |
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Quick ICU Training for COVID-19: Critical Care Education Pandemic Preparedness (CCEPP) |
University of Toronto, Unity Health Toronto, Sunnybrook, McMaster University, University Health Network, Sinai Health System, University of Ottawa |
Accessed 7-Apr-20 |
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Presentations and management of COVID-19 in older people in acute care |
Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network (SIGN) |
17-Jun-20 |
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Academic Article: COVID-19 and Nuances in Older Adults - Ethical Triage During a Pandemic Figure 1: COVID-19 Geriatric Considerations in Critical Care Ethical Triaging |
Nishi Varshney |
April 2020 |
Advance Care Planning/ Conversations with Patients |
Respecting Choices COVID-19 Resources |
Respecting Choices |
Accessed 1-Apr-20 |
Respecting Choices |
Accessed 1-Apr-20 |
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Respecting Choices |
Accessed 1-Apr-20 |
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COVID SERIOUS ILLNESS CONVERSATIONS AND TREATMENT |
Providence Health Care |
01-Apr-20 |
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Atypical COVID presentation |
Typical & Atypical COVID Symptoms - Tools for LTC Healthcare Aides |
Alberta Health Services |
Accessed 15-Apr-20 |
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Co-developed by University of Calgary and University of Toronto |
02-Apr-20 |
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Atypical COVID presentation: Delirium |
Coronavirus: Managing delirium in confirmed and suspected cases |
British Geriatrics Society |
25-Mar-20 |
Preventing and Managing Delirium in Older Emergency Department Patients During the COVID-19 Pandemic |
The Geriatric Emergency Department Collaborative, Journal of Geriatric Emergency Medicine |
21-Mar-20 |
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Community Care: Primary Care |
The College of Family Physicians of Canada COVID-19 Resources |
The College of Family Physicians of Canada |
27-Mar-20 |
Community Care: Geriatric Outreach Teams |
Ontario Ministry of Health |
18-Mar-20 |
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Cornelia van Ineveld, University of Manitoba |
Accessed 8-Apr-20 |
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Ministry of Health Ontario |
04-May-20 |
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Community Care: Geriatric Day Hospitals and Clinics |
Cornelia van Ineveld, University of Manitoba |
Accessed 8-Apr-20 |
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Cornelia van Ineveld, University of Manitoba |
Accessed 8-Apr-20 |
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Continuing Medical Education Journal |
September 2020 |
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Community Care: Geriatric Emergency Management |
COVID-19 in Older Adults: Key Points for Emergency Department Providers |
The Geriatric Emergency Department Collaborative, Journal of Geriatric Emergency Medicine |
18-Mar-20 |
The Geriatric Emergency Department Collaborative |
Accessed 1-Apr-20 |
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Ethics |
Responding to COVID-19: the ethical framework for adult social care |
UK Government Department of Health and Social Care |
19-Mar-20 |
NICE Rapid Guideline Critical Care on COVID-19 |
National Institute for Health and Care Excellence |
31-Mar-20 |
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RPG Toronto |
17-Apr-20 |