Emotional Resilience of Older Adults during COVID-19: A Systematic Review of Studies of Stress and Well-Being

Conclusions: Older adults in this review generally have lower stress and less negative emotions under quarantine than younger adults. It is unknown how this compares to pre-pandemic measures. More representative and longitudinal studies are needed to measure the impact of quarantine on the mental health of older adults.Clinical Implications: As existing scales may not capture the full extent of pandemic psychological effects on older adults, clinicians must vigilantly monitor older adults' mental health.PMID:34080527 | DOI:10.1080/07317115.2021.1928355
Source: Clinical Gerontologist - Category: Geriatrics Authors: Source Type: research