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.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Introduction
- Discussion and Implications
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This study aims to understand the impact of long COVID-19 syndrome on older adults in the United States of America. It seeks to characterize the prevalence and effects of the syndrome, assess risk perceptions, anxiety, and depression among older adults, and investigate the impact of COVID-19 on health-related quality of life.
- The impact of long COVID-19 syndrome on older adults in the United States.
- The prevalence and effects of the syndrome.
- Risk perceptions, anxiety, and depression among older adults during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- The impact of COVID-19 on health-related quality of life.
- Attitudes toward older adults during the pandemic.
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
- Introduction: This chapter explores the significant impact of COVID-19 on older individuals in the United States, highlighting the heightened perceptions of risk and the societal impact of ageism. It discusses the increased vulnerability of older adults, particularly older males, to severe COVID-19 outcomes and the potential role of children in virus transmission.
- Discussion and Implications: This chapter delves into the prevalence and long-term effects of COVID-19 syndrome in older adults. It explores the duration of recovery from long COVID-19, the effectiveness of vaccines in older populations, and the impact of long-term symptoms on mental health and economic well-being.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
The primary focus of this study is on the impact of long COVID-19 syndrome on older adults in the United States, encompassing themes of ageism, health-related quality of life, risk perception, anxiety, depression, and the societal implications of the pandemic.
- Quote paper
- Awung Nkeze Elvis (Author), 2023, Aging and long COVID-19 syndrome. Understanding the impact on older adults in United States of America, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/1399199