Andrew Costa – The Conversation

Retirement homes might seem like less of a lifestyle choice and more like relocation imposed upon older adults by fragmented and under-resourced primary and community care services. (Shutterstock)

September 26, 2023

Are seniors being pressured into retirement homes by lack of community services?

George A Heckman, University of Waterloo and Andrew Costa, McMaster University

Publicly funded primary and home care should be accessible to all older adults, regardless of where they live.

Researchers found a surprising twist in a study of Omicron infection in older adults. The new information highlights the importance of COVID-19 vaccine booster shots. (Shutterstock)

August 31, 2023

COVID‑19 vaccine boosters are the best defence: Older adults shouldn’t rely on previous infection for immunity

Dawn ME Bowdish, McMaster University and Andrew Costa, McMaster University

We still have much to learn about many aspects of COVID-19 — including its lingering health effects and the mechanics of its endless mutations — but we do know one thing: we can’t let our guard down.

A resident chats with workers at Orchard Villa Long-Term Care in Pickering, Ont., in June 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank Gunn

May 30, 2022

More long‑term care beds in Ontario won’t help without well‑paid, well‑trained staff

Andrew Costa, McMaster University

When political candidates talk about their long-term care proposals, let’s remember there isn’t much point unless we recruit and adequately compensate enough workers to care for our loved ones.

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