The COVID-19 pandemic has increased the vulnerability degree of the elderly to a large extent which has been supported by various empirical based research studies undertaken by NGOs working in the field of agein
(2021). Biopsychosocial needs of elderly individuals in prolonged social isolation during the COVID-19 outbreak: A qualitative study. International Journal of Gerontology, 15(2), 133–137. (Open in a new window)Web of Science ®(Open in a new window)Google Scholar...
COVID-19 took a heavy toll on older adults. In Belgium, by the end of August, 93% of deaths due to COVID-19 were aged 65 or older. Similar trends were observed in other countries. As a consequence, older adults were identified as a group at risk, and str
The current COVID-19 pandemic has quickly spread its root all over the globe in very short span. With no proper treatment, advice about isolating the most vulnerable population, which is that of the elderly individuals has been made. However, with isolation comes a lot of other mental health...
Since December 2019, the world has been experiencing the challenge of facing coronavirus disease-19 (COVID-19), a severe infectious disease caused by the new coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2. The individuals with the most severe symptoms and the highest risk of death are the elderly and those with ch...
This however restricts their mobility, independence and has negative effects on their autonomy and mental state. 3. Caring for the elderly: the way forward Families and care givers need to be holistically involved in the care of the elderly, with increased sensitivity to their mental health. ...
1C–G shows that with the increase in newly confirmed COVID-19 cases, the fracture risk decreased for children, young and middle-aged males and females, and elderly men but showed little change for elderly women. Prevalence area Supplementary Fig. 1H–J shows the impact of COVID-19 on ...
10-The psychiatric effects of COVID-19 in the elderly COVID-19 in Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia 2023, Pages 159-167 Purchase options CorporateFor R&D professionals working in corporate organizations. Academic and personalFor academic or personal use only. ...
COVID-19 has a direct impact on the employment of older people. This adds to the challenge of ageism. The World Health Organization has started a worldwide campaign to combat ageism and has called for more research and evidence-based strategies that have
However, because the vast majority of COVID-19 deaths occur among the elderly, using a lower VSL may be more appropriate. Using an age-adjusted VSL of $2 million implies that each NHL/NBA game cost about $1.3 billion in fatalities, and each NCAA game cost about $68 million in ...