Age provides a buffer to pandemic's mental health impact, researchers say

[Zeno Swijtink]

"Older adults are managing the stress of the coronavirus pandemic better than younger adults, reporting less depression and anxiety despite also experiencing greater general concern about COVID-19, according to a recent study."
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/01/210121132050.htm

Source: Jenna M. Wilson, Jerin Lee, Natalie J. Shook. COVID-19 worries and mental health: the moderating effect of age. Aging & Mental Health, 2020; 1 DOI: 10.1080/13607863.2020.1856778

[Lilith Rogers]

"Older and wiser" are we? And--less likely to have lost jobs, so much social life--although at 75 I miss my outings and groups, too but get to do a lot on Zoom through the Senior Center, the Love Choir, the JC, etc. Look around folks--esp. young people. Lilith


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