Making Meaning of Integrated Care during a Pandemic: Learning from Older Adults

Conclusions: Throughout the pandemic, most participants retained their resilience and continued to derive meaning from various sources, including their families, careers, interests, and attitude toward life.Clinical implications: Older adults may experience enhanced physical, emotional and social health from engaging in community-based programs focused on exercise and overall wellness. Furthermore, meaning-making has the potential to buffer the harmful effects of stress and traumatic events on the physical, emotional and social health of older adults.PMID:34100336 | DOI:10.1080/07317115.2021.1933291
Source: Clinical Gerontologist - Category: Geriatrics Authors: Source Type: research