Flu Season: Remember That Flu Can Kill Older Adults
Flu isn’t just an inconvenience, especially among the elderly population. For expert information on how caregivers can help their elders stay healthy and if possible avoid the flu, I reached out to Martie Moore, R.N., MAOM, CPHQ, who is Chief Nursing Officer, Medline Industries, Inc. for some answers.
**Q. Martie, what steps should be taken short of hibernation to avoid getting the flu in the first place?
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