State containment measures, living arrangements, and mental health of U.S. older adults during the COVID-19 pandemic

CONCLUSION: The associations between containment measures and mental health vary by type of living arrangement and were gendered, likely because household situations create different demands and supports that men and woman experience differently. Although containment measures are necessary to protect public health, paying attention to these underlying dynamics can inform policymakers' efforts to implement policies that balance harms and benefits for older adults.PMID:34969341 | DOI:10.1080/13607863.2021.2021142
Source: Aging and Mental Health - Category: Geriatrics Authors: Source Type: research