Repercussions of Covid-19 for the everyday of elderly people

Authors

  • Jemima Raquel Lopes Santos
  • Nayara Silva Lima
  • Thais Moreira Peixoto
  • Júlia Renata Fernandes Magalhães
  • Fernanda Matheus Estrela
  • Nadirlene Pereira Gomes
  • Joana D’arc Ferreira Lopes Santos

Keywords:

Health of the Elderly, Pandemics, Nursing

Abstract

Objective: to reflect on the repercussions of COVID-19 for the life of the elderly. Method: This is a study with a reflective approach, based on publications obtained on the PubCovid platform and on official channels of the Ministry of Health, on the theme of Covid-19 related to the elderly. Results: The coronavirus pandemic had repercussions for the health, social, family and economic life of the elderly. This group has a series of specificities, which make them vulnerable to the disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus. Final considerations: Considering the heterogeneity of this group, it is necessary to develop specific actions for each one of them, in order to guarantee the effectiveness of care.

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Published

2020-09-20

How to Cite

Santos, J. R. L., Lima, N. S., Peixoto, T. M., Magalhães, J. R. F., Estrela, F. M., Gomes, N. P., & Santos, J. D. F. L. (2020). Repercussions of Covid-19 for the everyday of elderly people. Revista De Divulgação Científica Sena Aires, 9(Especial 1), 576–582. Retrieved from https://rdcsa.emnuvens.com.br/revista/article/view/548

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Section

Theoretical Reflection