Older Adults and Caregivers Urged to Learn the Warning Signs and Symptoms
The New York State Office for the Aging (NYSOFA) urges caregivers and older New Yorkers, particularly those with chronic health conditions and/or a weakened or impaired immune system, to learn to recognize the early warning signs of sepsis, to get immediate treatment, and to learn how to prevent infections that could lead to sepsis. Sepsis is a very serious illness for people of all ages, but it can be particularly devastating, even deadly, for older adults—even more so now because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The following sites offer crucial information on what you can do to protect yourself and your loved ones.
Source: NYSOFA