Aging and long COVID-19 syndrome. Understanding the impact on older adults in United States of America (PDF)

Academic Paper from the year 2023 in the subject Health - Public Health, , language: English, abstract: In the United States of America, older individuals' health-related quality of life has been significantly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The study's specific goals are to describe the prevalence and effects of the COVID-19 syndrome in older adults, to measure the physical and mental disability brought on by long-lasting symptoms, and to examine how older adults'perceptions of risk, anxiety, and depression change during the COVID-19 syndrome.

The results of this study reveal that older persons experience anxiety and sadness to varied degrees, as well as varying degrees of worry and fear about the condition. The chaos has had a profound influence on older folks, and society has reacted to it in both positive and harmful ways. Overall, the effect has made clear how critical it is to treat mental health issues and fightageism in society.

Further research is needed to fully understand the symptom makeup and severity, the expected clinical course, the impact on daily functioning, and the return to baseline health. It is important to address the unique challenges faced by older adults and
provide support to mitigate the negative impacts on their well-being.