BBA3511
Mental Health Effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic
South College University
BBA3511
Mental Health Effects of the COVID-19
Pandemic
Research
Study
For the past year everybody has been facing the daunting COVID-19 pandemic. It has
turned the world upside down, caused everyone to change their way of living, adopt a new
lifestyle, and persevere through one of the most challenging times the world has been faced
with. The pandemic has taking a toll on all lives, it has tangible effects both mentally and
physically to the human body. Even though COVID-19 has affected everyone in different
ways, it has made a notable difference in the senior adult population, specifically those over
the age of sixty. Senior adults have been through a lot over the past twelve months, and this
paper is here to investigate specifically how the pandemic has affected those in the older
population. What are the mental effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on senior adults over the
age of sixty, and how do we recover from this damage?
Purpose of the
Research
The purpose of this research is to inform the greater population of the widespread
effects of COVID-19 on senior adults. This problem is rather unknown, nor do people know
the extent of the damage that this pandemic has caused. this research will also assist us in
solving the problem of how we emerge from the effects of this terrible disease.
Significance of
Study
, The significance of the study is extremely important, not many people understand the
different effects that the pandemic can have on the older population. During COVID-19
those over 60 were forced to live alone, go without the comfort of loved ones, and not get
the essential care that they need due to lockdowns. as the rest of the world adopted to the
pandemic and
leaned in on technology to connect with others, those in the older population are not yet
equipped with the essential technology needed to be able to connect. You can see through
many studies how COVID-19 has inflicted depression and anxiety on this generation. “The
share of adults reporting anxiety or depression has increased since the start of the
coronavirus pandemic, with four in ten adults age 18 and older (40%) reporting symptoms
of anxiety or depression in July” (Koma 2020) This research will be important to assist in
starting the conversation of how to go about providing the tools necessary for these older
adults to recover from the told the pandemic has taken the pandemic has forced older adults
to mitigate risk while avoiding loneliness and isolation which can lead to poor mental
health. “Mentally healing from an event
like a pandemic doesn’t happen overnight. Recovery takes time, patience and compassion”
(Rise,
2021) to recover it is important that those of us who are going to assist older adults in
emerging from the pandemic, you must keep in mind seniors do not have the same wisdom
or understanding of those at a younger age. The world must be patient and take the time and
acknowledge the technology gap between the generations. “Many older adults do not have
the resources required to deal with the stress of COVID-19. This may include material (eg,
lack of access to smart technology), social (eg, few family members or friends), or cognitive
or biological (eg, inability to engage in physical exercise or participate in activities or
routines) resources.” (Jama 2020) There must be solutions that adapt to every person and
every age group that exists. You must consider any possible solution and have an open mind
to see it really will help us recover from the effects of the pandemic. “Many older adults do
Mental Health Effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic
South College University
BBA3511
Mental Health Effects of the COVID-19
Pandemic
Research
Study
For the past year everybody has been facing the daunting COVID-19 pandemic. It has
turned the world upside down, caused everyone to change their way of living, adopt a new
lifestyle, and persevere through one of the most challenging times the world has been faced
with. The pandemic has taking a toll on all lives, it has tangible effects both mentally and
physically to the human body. Even though COVID-19 has affected everyone in different
ways, it has made a notable difference in the senior adult population, specifically those over
the age of sixty. Senior adults have been through a lot over the past twelve months, and this
paper is here to investigate specifically how the pandemic has affected those in the older
population. What are the mental effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on senior adults over the
age of sixty, and how do we recover from this damage?
Purpose of the
Research
The purpose of this research is to inform the greater population of the widespread
effects of COVID-19 on senior adults. This problem is rather unknown, nor do people know
the extent of the damage that this pandemic has caused. this research will also assist us in
solving the problem of how we emerge from the effects of this terrible disease.
Significance of
Study
, The significance of the study is extremely important, not many people understand the
different effects that the pandemic can have on the older population. During COVID-19
those over 60 were forced to live alone, go without the comfort of loved ones, and not get
the essential care that they need due to lockdowns. as the rest of the world adopted to the
pandemic and
leaned in on technology to connect with others, those in the older population are not yet
equipped with the essential technology needed to be able to connect. You can see through
many studies how COVID-19 has inflicted depression and anxiety on this generation. “The
share of adults reporting anxiety or depression has increased since the start of the
coronavirus pandemic, with four in ten adults age 18 and older (40%) reporting symptoms
of anxiety or depression in July” (Koma 2020) This research will be important to assist in
starting the conversation of how to go about providing the tools necessary for these older
adults to recover from the told the pandemic has taken the pandemic has forced older adults
to mitigate risk while avoiding loneliness and isolation which can lead to poor mental
health. “Mentally healing from an event
like a pandemic doesn’t happen overnight. Recovery takes time, patience and compassion”
(Rise,
2021) to recover it is important that those of us who are going to assist older adults in
emerging from the pandemic, you must keep in mind seniors do not have the same wisdom
or understanding of those at a younger age. The world must be patient and take the time and
acknowledge the technology gap between the generations. “Many older adults do not have
the resources required to deal with the stress of COVID-19. This may include material (eg,
lack of access to smart technology), social (eg, few family members or friends), or cognitive
or biological (eg, inability to engage in physical exercise or participate in activities or
routines) resources.” (Jama 2020) There must be solutions that adapt to every person and
every age group that exists. You must consider any possible solution and have an open mind
to see it really will help us recover from the effects of the pandemic. “Many older adults do
