How has the pandemic affected fathers?
Families/Kids Mental Health
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
Introducing Nerdy Guest Dr. Tova Walsh, PhD, MSW of UW-Madison School of Social Work. Dr. Walsh’s research focuses on improving health and wellbeing in families that are experiencing special stressors. Her work includes understanding the parenting support needs of new fathers and military-connected parents. A: Short answer: Like everyone else, dads have been through a Read more…
June 20, 2020
Can dogs smell COVID-19 infections?
Testing and Contact Tracing
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
A: Yep! Dogs are both cute and amazing. As you probably already know, dogs have great sniffers — with over 300 million olfactory receptors, as compared to humans, who have only 6 million! Respiratory diseases (such as COVID-19) can change your body odor. And a well-trained dog with its super-sensitive nose can detect the difference. Read more…
June 20, 2020
What have we learned about Covid-19 transmission in nursing homes that could be helpful in tailoring our approach to infection control across settings?
Infection and Spread
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
A: Broad testing and protective equipment are essential in containing Covid-19 spread and saving lives. Residents of nursing homes and the many professionals who provide care to older adults in nursing homes have been extremely hard hit by Covid-19. Once Covid-19 enters a nursing home, the shared living space can make it very difficult to Read more…
Introducing Nerdy Guest Dr. Tova Walsh, PhD, MSW of UW-Madison School of Social Work. Dr. Walsh’s research focuses on improving health and wellbeing in families that are experiencing special stressors. Her work includes understanding the parenting support needs of new fathers and military-connected parents. A: Short answer: Like everyone else, dads have been through a Read more…
Can dogs smell COVID-19 infections?
Testing and Contact Tracing
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
A: Yep! Dogs are both cute and amazing. As you probably already know, dogs have great sniffers — with over 300 million olfactory receptors, as compared to humans, who have only 6 million! Respiratory diseases (such as COVID-19) can change your body odor. And a well-trained dog with its super-sensitive nose can detect the difference. Read more…
June 20, 2020
What have we learned about Covid-19 transmission in nursing homes that could be helpful in tailoring our approach to infection control across settings?
Infection and Spread
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
A: Broad testing and protective equipment are essential in containing Covid-19 spread and saving lives. Residents of nursing homes and the many professionals who provide care to older adults in nursing homes have been extremely hard hit by Covid-19. Once Covid-19 enters a nursing home, the shared living space can make it very difficult to Read more…
A: Yep! Dogs are both cute and amazing. As you probably already know, dogs have great sniffers — with over 300 million olfactory receptors, as compared to humans, who have only 6 million! Respiratory diseases (such as COVID-19) can change your body odor. And a well-trained dog with its super-sensitive nose can detect the difference. Read more…
What have we learned about Covid-19 transmission in nursing homes that could be helpful in tailoring our approach to infection control across settings?
Infection and Spread
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
A: Broad testing and protective equipment are essential in containing Covid-19 spread and saving lives. Residents of nursing homes and the many professionals who provide care to older adults in nursing homes have been extremely hard hit by Covid-19. Once Covid-19 enters a nursing home, the shared living space can make it very difficult to Read more…
A: Broad testing and protective equipment are essential in containing Covid-19 spread and saving lives. Residents of nursing homes and the many professionals who provide care to older adults in nursing homes have been extremely hard hit by Covid-19. Once Covid-19 enters a nursing home, the shared living space can make it very difficult to Read more…