Reflections on #COVID19nz: Older people and age-friendly nursing

ABSTRACT

Internationally, key organisations like the World Health Organization, have warned of the risks to older people, particularly those living with underlying health issues. For those who live alone and with no other support, many did not have the choice to self-isolate and stay at home. [...]shopping for essentials became risky and something to fear. To be effective requires nursing to partner with older person advocacy groups like Age Concern to, for example, challenge local councils to ensure public transport services are both appropriate and accessible to all older adults.