COVID-19: IMPLICATIONS AND CHALLENGES FOR THE MENTAL HEALTH OF THE ELDERLY
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Covid-19, Mental Health, ElderlyAbstract
The pandemic has brought several factors that can favor changes in the mental health condition, such as misinformation or fake news, excess information, social distance, and its repercussions, including the employability and livelihood of many. Given the established association between increasing age and poor prognosis in COVID-19, it would be sensible to hypothesize that emotional distress would evolve in the same way, placing the elderly in a situation of vulnerability to the virus, as well as to the psychological effects of the pandemic and quarantine. However, information on the impact and mental health status of the elderly during the COVID-19 outbreak is incipient, and data addressing the impact of previous epidemics in this age group are also scarce. To meet this need, the present study was carried out to assess the implications and challenges of the mental health of the elderly. Therefore, to deal with the aging population and the growing demand for adequate services, there is a need for the qualification of health professionals, and the implementation of a multifaceted approach (multidisciplinary team). Such strategies are considered important for maintaining functionality, preserving and improving cognitive performance and quality of life, respecting the uniqueness of each elderly person, and comprehensive health care, not violating the doctrinal principles of the National Health Service (NHS). It also emphasized the need to look at family support and support, requiring the family, together with the elderly, to reflect and discuss the necessary strategies.
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