text: COViD 19 Long Haulers Caring for Older People in the Aftermath of a Global Pandemic The coronavirus pandemic raised many questions about how to optimally care for older people as evidenced by the vulnerability of this population to the virus over the past eighteen months Not only are older people at a higher risk for contracting the disease but also for experiencing the severest forms of COVID 19 Unfortunately many have succumbed to this relentless and devastating virus Those who survive may encounter added challenges including the long term sequelae of COVID 19 In the aftermath of this pandemic how can healthcare professionals effectively care for older people experiencing long term complications of this disease 