COVID-19 worry, mental health indicators, and preparedness for future care needs across the adult lifespan.

CONCLUSION: Older age was associated with greater COVID-19 worry, perhaps in response to the much publicized greater risk for negative outcomes in this population. In spite of this specific concern, indicators of older adults' continued mental health emerged. Preparedness for future care is also highlighted, as well as clinical implications. PMID: 33043689 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/33043689?dopt=Abstract

Source: Aging and Mental Health - October 12, 2020 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Maxfield M, Pituch KA Tags: Aging Ment Health Source Type: research