COVID-19 and the Fears of Italian Senior Citizens

COVID-19 and the Fears of Italian Senior Citizens

Diego de Leo, Marco Trabucchi

Italy has been hit very hard by the severe acute respiratory syndrome—coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) pandemic. This brief report highlights some of the peculiarities manifested by its older adult population, with particular reference to those living in nursing institutions and at home. Mortality data (as of 26 April) are reported, together with reactions to forced isolation, loneliness, and fear of contracting the disease, which represent big challenges for all, especially for frail elderly people.

2020

covid-19, SARS-CoV-2, older adults, nursing homes, senior dwellers

10.3390/ijerph17103572

Epidemiology and Health

Korean Society of Epidemiology

Medicine