Abstract
The main aim of the paper is to analyse and present the main effects of the coronavirus pandemic on the elderly. Numerous studies published in the last two years presenting the situation of the elderly during the pandemic have been analysed and compared. The results obtained show that by nature of internal and external factors, the elderly are vulnerable and fragile, which is why this category of population is the most exposed to the psychological, social, medical and economic effects of the pandemic. The loneliness and isolation of the elderly and their limited access to various services have led to real trauma for them. In order to survive the unprecedented conditions, the elderly have developed adaptive coping mechanisms to cope with the crisis situations generated
Highlights
The World Health Organization has described the COVID-19 pandemic as "the defining global health crisis of our time" [1]
Approximately two years have passed since the outbreak of this disease, there are still many hidden angles about this disease and especially about its effects on the elderly [25]
Available evidence indicates that seniors are at higher risk of serious illness and death from COVID-19 due to low immunity, comorbidities and lack of adequate treatment
Summary
The World Health Organization has described the COVID-19 pandemic as "the defining global health crisis of our time" [1]. Population ageing is one of the most important problems of humanity, and the percentage and absolute increase of the elderly population is one of the essential characteristics of the contemporary era, and successful ageing is one of the basic psychological needs of the population [2]. This concept includes various factors such as psychological, physical and social health, mobility and satisfaction with quality of life, financial stability, physical activity, spirituality, etc., this attitude is relevant to the population. With rapid patient turnover and overwhelmed healthcare facilities, this older population may not receive adequate medical care
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