ACAPEM Course: COVID-19 and the comprehensive care of the elderly The demographic and epidemiological scenario requires a change in how the health of the elderly is cared for. The pandemic by COVID-19 has shown once again that older people are private users of health services, and that in the face of the same risk or disease they can concentrate the highest mortality and care requirements. The ACAPEM course supports health workers to better respond to the needs of older people.