Old folks' homes house some of the most vulnerable in this pandemic, and yet we’ve had concerns raised over apparent gaps in the inoculation process for the elderly, especially those at nursing homes. Have we failed to learn from the experience of other countries and how can we build back better the care home system? Melisa Idris and Sharaad Kuttan speak to Professor Dr Tan Maw Pin, Consultant Geriatrician, Universiti Malaya Medical & Specialist Centre.