SARS-CoV-2 [COVID-19]

Impact on the elderly 

• Much more vulnerable to the physical effects due to social isolation:

  • social disconnection puts older adults at greater risk of depression and anxiety, with that, they are also at higher risk of cardiovascular complications, ​autoimmune, neurocognitive, and mental health problems.

  • many elderly people may not have easy access to social media to connect with the world, including their own family members, exacerbating existing health problems while increasing emotional suffering

  • mobility may be severely affected

What to do? 

• Get vaccinated as soon as possible

• Wear a mask and practice physical distance

• Strong infection prevention and control is critical: wash your hands frequently

• Keep in touch with family and friends, even if it is a short phone call

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