Aging in the Time of COVID - 19
Lead Researcher:
Aaron Guest, PhD
The influence of COVID-19 on daily life has been felt by all,
but individuals with underlying medical conditions and older adults are at particularly high risk
for negative outcomes and have been encouraged to maintain social distance. Individuals aged
50 or older completed an online survey to learn more about COVID-19’s impact on social
isolation, loneliness, and access to health care services. Initial results showed that as many as
43% of respondents missed a medical appointment due to COVID-19.