Comparison of Covid-19 antibody status after vaccination between residents in long-term geriatric care and residents assisted-living facilities.

Objective: To compare 2 CoV-SARS-2 ('anti-s') antibody levels after vaccination between residents in long-term geriatric care (LTGC) and residents in assisted-living facilities who had received two doses of the BNT162b2 vaccine. SARS-CoV-2 serology was tested with Quant II IgG CoV-SARS-2. Blood samples were collected 3-4 months after administration of the second vaccine dose.

The ability of older adults to use customized online medical databases to improve their health-related knowledge.

Introduction: Patient compliance with medical advice and recommended treatment depends on perception of health condition, medical knowledge, attitude, and self-efficacy. This study investigated how use of customized online medical databases, intended to improve knowledge in a variety of relevant medical topics, influenced senior adults' perceptions.

Method: Seventy-nine older adults in residence homes completed a computerized, tablet-based questionnaire, with medical scenarios and related questions.