COVID-19 has affected people of all ages, in different ways. But beyond the impacts of the
virus itself, some of the narratives about different age groups have exposed a deep and …

The goal of this commentary is to highlight the ageism that has emerged during the COVID-
19 pandemic. Over 20 international researchers in the field of ageing have contributed to …

In a section of the New York Times written for children in regards to coronavirus disease
2019 (COVID-19), there were comments from children who were missing out on important …

During the COVID-19 pandemic, justification for orders to shelter in place have emphasized
the vulnerability of older people. Although other at-risk groups were sometimes mentioned …

In February 2021, France had more than 76,000 deaths due to COVID-19 and older adults
were heavily affected. Most measures taken to reduce the impact of COVID-19 (quarantine …

The risk of developing severe illness from COVID-19 and of dying from it increases with age.
This statistical association has led to numerous highly problematic policy suggestions and …

The COVID-19 pandemic has changed many aspects of the world, including how older
persons are treated. We believe that research evidence from the behavioral sciences of …

The COVID‐19 pandemic is a significant global issue that has exacerbated pre‐existing
structural and social inequalities. There are concerns that ageism toward older adults has …

The severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 is a deadly threat, and although all
individ-uals are susceptible, advanced age is one of the risk factors for its direst …

While the government responses to the COVID-19 pandemic have varied across the globe,
there has been a unifying cry from academia and public health professionals warning of the …