COVID-19 and the Fears of Italian Senior Citizens
subject: covid-19, SARS-CoV-2, older adults, nursing homes, senior dwellers
description: 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.
creator: Diego de Leo, Marco Trabucchi
source: Epidemiology and Health
publisher: Korean Society of Epidemiology
date: 2020
coverage: Medicine