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The impact of COVID-19 on older adults: Results from an annual survey.
Ungar, Rachel; Wu, Lizi; MacLeod, Stephanie; Tkatch, Rifky; Huang, Jinghua; Kraemer, Sandra; Schaeffer, James; Yeh, Charlotte.
  • Ungar R; Research for Aging Populations, OptumLabs, 315 E. Eisenhower Parkway, Suite 305, Ann Arbor, MI 48108, United States. Electronic address: rachel.ungar@optum.com.
  • Wu L; Research for Aging Populations, OptumLabs, 315 E. Eisenhower Parkway, Suite 305, Ann Arbor, MI 48108, United States.
  • MacLeod S; Research for Aging Populations, OptumLabs, 315 E. Eisenhower Parkway, Suite 305, Ann Arbor, MI 48108, United States.
  • Tkatch R; Research for Aging Populations, OptumLabs, 315 E. Eisenhower Parkway, Suite 305, Ann Arbor, MI 48108, United States.
  • Huang J; Research for Aging Populations, OptumLabs, 315 E. Eisenhower Parkway, Suite 305, Ann Arbor, MI 48108, United States.
  • Kraemer S; Medicare and Retirement, UnitedHealthcare Alliances, 9800 Health Care Lane, MN 006-E500, Minneapolis, MN 55343, United States.
  • Schaeffer J; Research for Aging Populations, OptumLabs, 315 E. Eisenhower Parkway, Suite 305, Ann Arbor, MI 48108, United States.
  • Yeh C; AARP Services Inc., 601 E. Street, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20049, United States.
Geriatr Nurs ; 44: 131-136, 2022.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1693450
ABSTRACT

OBJECTIVES:

Assess well-being among older adults through secondary analysis measured during an annual survey in 2018, 2019, and 2020, to determine trends from before and during the COVID-19 pandemic.

METHODS:

Mailed surveys sent annually included measures related to various psychosocial factors. MAIN

FINDINGS:

Response rates were 29% in 2018, 25% in 2019, and 24% in 2020. Most respondents reported average or high resilience (89% 2018-2020), high purpose (64% in 2018 and 2019, 63% in 2020), moderate optimism (46% in 2019, 44% in 2020) and low stress (88% in 2019 and 2020). Reported loneliness increased 13% from 2018 to 2020. In 2020, only 45% reported high comfort with technology, decreasing with age (>75). PRINCIPAL

CONCLUSION:

Psychosocial well-being of respondents were doing well despite changes related to COVID-19. However, increased loneliness may negatively impact long-term health outcomes; thus, a focus on technology options to stay socially connected and access healthcare are needed.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Resilience, Psychological / COVID-19 / Loneliness Type of study: Experimental Studies / Observational study / Qualitative research / Randomized controlled trials Limits: Aged / Humans Language: English Journal: Geriatr Nurs Year: 2022 Document Type: Article

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Resilience, Psychological / COVID-19 / Loneliness Type of study: Experimental Studies / Observational study / Qualitative research / Randomized controlled trials Limits: Aged / Humans Language: English Journal: Geriatr Nurs Year: 2022 Document Type: Article