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Living Through the COVID-19 Pandemic: Community-Dwelling Older Adults' Experiences.
Xie, Bo; Shiroma, Kristina; De Main, Atami Sagna; Davis, Nathan W; Fingerman, Karen; Danesh, Valerie.
  • Xie B; School of Nursing, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, Texas, USA.
  • Shiroma K; School of Information, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, Texas, USA.
  • De Main AS; School of Information, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, Texas, USA.
  • Davis NW; School of Nursing, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, Texas, USA.
  • Fingerman K; School of Information, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, Texas, USA.
  • Danesh V; Department of Human Development and Family Sciences, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, Texas, USA.
J Aging Soc Policy ; 33(4-5): 380-397, 2021.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1347989
ABSTRACT
Increasing research is investigating the COVID-19 pandemic's impact on older adults, but relatively little is known about the complexities of community-dwelling older adults' lived experiences during this historical period. This study aimed to address this gap in the literature by taking a bottom-up, theory-generating, inductive approach. Older adults living in Central Texas (N = 200; age, 65-92 years, M = 73.6 ± 6.33) responded to a telephone interview during June-August 2020. Data were analyzed using inductive thematic analysis. We identified three key themes positive, mixed, and negative experiences, with a total of 11 subthemes. A thematic map was developed, illustrating potential connections to mental health. These findings reveal the complexities of older adults' lived experiences during COVID-19 and have implications for developing aging-related policies and community-based interventions during future public health crises. Recognizing the complexities of older adults' lived experiences, tailored policies and interventions can be developed to effectively leverage older adults' effective coping and resilience while at the same time helping overcome negative effects among specific subgroups.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Technology / Aging / Adaptation, Psychological / Resilience, Psychological / Independent Living / COVID-19 Type of study: Prognostic study / Qualitative research Limits: Aged / Female / Humans / Male Country/Region as subject: North America Language: English Journal: J Aging Soc Policy Journal subject: Geriatrics / Public Health Year: 2021 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: 08959420.2021.1962174

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Technology / Aging / Adaptation, Psychological / Resilience, Psychological / Independent Living / COVID-19 Type of study: Prognostic study / Qualitative research Limits: Aged / Female / Humans / Male Country/Region as subject: North America Language: English Journal: J Aging Soc Policy Journal subject: Geriatrics / Public Health Year: 2021 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: 08959420.2021.1962174