COVID-19: clinical challenges in Dutch Geriatric Psychiatry

The COVID-19 pandemic has changed everyday life tremendously in a short period of time. The threat of contamination is especially frightening for older persons, as chronological age is a major risk factor for a severe course and mortality1. Social distancing and self-isolation have been imposed by the authorities to contain or delay the spread of the SARS-CoV-2 virus (COVID-19) and to prevent a shortage of hospital intensive care beds. These measures may have a disproportionately large impact on the older age group since personal assistance on (I)ADL has to be minimized and the prohibition of family and other social contacts may worsen feelings of loneliness2.
Source: The American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry - Category: Geriatrics Authors: Tags: Special Issue Article Source Type: research