Psychological Burden among Community-dwelling Older Adults with and without a History of a Recent Covid-19 Infection

Conclusion: This study showed that the risk of depression symptoms was higher in a sample of older adults who were not infected with Covid-19 compared to those recovering from the disease.Clinical implications: The impact of "fear of transmission" on the mental health of the elderly may be a significant issue to deal with. Older women are more prone to mental health risks by Covid-19.PMID:34053413 | DOI:10.1080/07317115.2021.1928358
Source: Clinical Gerontologist - Category: Geriatrics Authors: Source Type: research