Older Americans Are Risking Coronavirus Exposure to Get Their Medications
Brian J. Zikmund-Fisher and Sarah Vordenberg
It’s been nearly a month since the US government began urging older Americans to stay home to avoid exposure to the new coronavirus. That means many older adults may be running out of their usual 30-day supplies of medication. As the pandemic continues to spread, they increasingly face a difficult challenge: how to get the medications they need without putting themselves at risk.