The Effects of COVID-19 Lockdown on Health and Psychosocial Functioning in Older Adults Aged 70 and Over

Abstract

The COVID-19 pandemic led to a state-imposed lockdown in the UK; there are many psychosocial consequences of pandemics, with older adults potentially at an increased risk. The current study assessed psychosocial functioning in a sample of older adults in the UK with baseline data collected pre-lockdown and follow-up 12 weeks later during lockdown. Thus, allowing investigation of the effect of COVID-19 and associated lockdown on psychosocial well-being. Thirty-five older adults (Mean age = 76.06, sex = 12 males) participated in this repeated measures study. A final follow-up was then conducted post-lockdown to capture any factors that were viewed as helpful to well-being during lockdown. From pre- to during lockdown, perceived stress, well-being, depressive symptoms, mood disturbance and memory were all significantly worsened. There were significant improvements in self-reported physical health symptoms, social interaction, time spent engaging in physical activity and certain aspects of relationship quality. Follow-up showed that well-being, depression and mood were still negatively affected post-lockdown. Given the sample were all ‘healthy’ at baseline in comparison to established norms, there may be greater impairment in more vulnerable populations. Support for older populations is needed to mitigate the negative effects shown, particularly in light of the endurance of some of these effects post-lockdown.

The interface of COVID-19, diabetes, and depression

“…A study with individuals aged 70 and older showed that in this age group lockdown led to a significant worsening of perceived stress, well-being, depressive symptoms, mood disturbance and memory. On the other hand, significant improvements in self-reported physical health symptoms, social interaction, time spent engaging in physical activity and certain aspects of relationship quality were demonstrated [ 62 ]. Follow-up showed that well-being, depression and mood were still negatively affected post-lockdown [ 62 ].…”

“…On the other hand, significant improvements in self-reported physical health symptoms, social interaction, time spent engaging in physical activity and certain aspects of relationship quality were demonstrated [ 62 ]. Follow-up showed that well-being, depression and mood were still negatively affected post-lockdown [ 62 ].…”

Metabolische und mentale Folgen der Pandemie

“…Eine Studie mit Personen ab 70 Jahren zeigte, dass in dieser Altersgruppe der Lockdown zu einer signifikanten Verschlechterung des wahrgenommenen Stresses, des Wohlbefindens, der depressiven Symptome, der Stimmungsstörungen und des Gedächtnisses führte. Andererseits wurden signifikante Verbesserungen der selbst berichteten körperlichen Gesundheitssymptome, der sozialen Interaktion, der Zeit, die mit körperlicher Aktivität verbracht wurde, und bestimmter Aspekte der Beziehungsqualität nachgewiesen [50]. Die Nachuntersuchung zeigte, dass Wohlbefinden, Depression und Stimmung auch nach dem Lockdown noch negativ beeinflusst wurden [50].…”

“…Andererseits wurden signifikante Verbesserungen der selbst berichteten körperlichen Gesundheitssymptome, der sozialen Interaktion, der Zeit, die mit körperlicher Aktivität verbracht wurde, und bestimmter Aspekte der Beziehungsqualität nachgewiesen [50]. Die Nachuntersuchung zeigte, dass Wohlbefinden, Depression und Stimmung auch nach dem Lockdown noch negativ beeinflusst wurden [50]. Psychische Gesundheitsprobleme, die sich während der Pandemie manifestierten, waren überwiegend mit der aktuellen Einsamkeit und der präpandemischen Belastung verbunden [48].…”

Latihan Aktivitas Fisik Seperti Berjalan Setiap Hari pada Pasien Hipertensi

“…Pirasath & Sundaresan (2021) sebagai ancaman yang vital bagi kesehatan masyarakat diseluruh dunia. Hipertensi tidak terkontrol, dan berisiko menimbulkan komplikasi lebih lanjut pada pasien tersebut seperti stroke, Acute Coroner Syindrome (ACS), gagal jantung, gagal ginjal (Docherty et al, 2021;Pirasath & Sundaresan, 2021). Adapun salah satu faktor risiko penderita hipertensi yang bisa mengalami tekanan darah yang tidak terkontrol adalah kurangnya aktivitas fisik (Kurnia et al, 2020).…”