The psychosocial adaptability of independently living older adults to COVID‐19 related social isolation in the Netherlands: A qualitative study

EM Kremers, JHM Janssen… - Health & Social Care …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
Abstract Since coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID‐19) entered the Netherlands, the older
adults (aged 70 or above) were recommended to isolate themselves, resulting in less social …

[HTML][HTML] Health-related consequences of social isolation: a qualitative study on psychosocial stress and resources among older adults in the COVID-19 pandemic

FD Welzel, K Schladitz, F Foerster, M Loebner… - Bundesgesundheitsblatt …, 2021 - Springer
Abstract Background The SARS-CoV-2 pandemic led to a general uncertainty about risk and
consequences of the disease. Older adults are specifically vulnerable with regard to severe …

Maintaining social and emotional wellbeing among older adults during periods of increased social isolation: lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic

B Scarfe, C Adams, E Gringart, D McAullay… - Australian Journal of …, 2022 - Taylor & Francis
Objective Older adults are vulnerable to isolation and poor emotional wellbeing during
COVID-19, however, their access to appropriate supports is unknown. The aim of this study …

Loneliness and mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic: A study among Dutch older adults

TG Van Tilburg, S Steinmetz, E Stolte… - The journals of …, 2021 - academic.oup.com
Objectives With the spread of COVID-19, the Netherlands implemented a policy to keep
citizens physically distanced. We hypothesize that consequent reduction in the frequency of …

Social support and psychosocial well-being among older adults in Europe during the COVID-19 pandemic: a cross-sectional study

J Lu, J Xiong, S Tang, G Bishwajit, S Guo - BMJ open, 2023 - bmjopen.bmj.com
The objective of the study was to identify the association between social support and
psychosocial well-being among men and women aged over 65 years in Europe during the …

Coping strategies for increased wellbeing and mental health among older adults during the COVID-19 pandemic–a Swedish qualitative study

L Beckman, J Gustavsson - Ageing & Society, 2023 - cambridge.org
Older adults were particularly vulnerable to the COVID-19 pandemic, necessitating
significant efforts to avoid contamination. This extraordinary situation posed an increased …

Well-being and loneliness in Swiss older adults during the COVID-19 pandemic: The role of social relationships

B Macdonald, G Hülür - The Gerontologist, 2021 - academic.oup.com
Abstract Background and Objectives The current coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)
pandemic and social distancing measures are an extreme stressor that might result in …

[HTML][HTML] Older people's lived perspectives of social isolation during the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic in Italy

S Cipolletta, F Gris - International Journal of Environmental Research and …, 2021 - mdpi.com
The aim of the present study is to understand the experiences of isolation and strategies
used to cope with it among older people living at home during the first wave of the COVID-19 …

[HTML][HTML] Loneliness, wellbeing, and social activity in Scottish older adults resulting from social distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic

SA Tomaz, P Coffee, GC Ryde, B Swales… - International journal of …, 2021 - mdpi.com
This study examined the impact of social distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic on
loneliness, wellbeing, and social activity, including social support, in Scottish older adults. A …

[HTML][HTML] “Precious time together was taken away”: impact of COVID-19 restrictive measures on social needs and loneliness from the perspective of residents of nursing …

S Noten, A Stoop, J De Witte, E Landeweer… - International journal of …, 2022 - mdpi.com
During the COVID-19 outbreak in March 2020, restrictive measures (eg, prohibiting physical
visits and group activities) were introduced in nursing homes to protect older residents …