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Extending understanding of grandchild care on feelings of loneliness and isolation in later life
Quirke, E.; König, H.; Hajek, A. · Zeitschrift für Gerontologie und Geriatrie · 2020 · Heft 8 · S. 513 bis 516
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ViewpointCoronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is well-recognized to particularly affect older persons, with the case fatality rate for COVID-19 increasing considerably with age. Social distancing measures significantly reduce the risk of being infected with COVID-19. In view of this, older persons in particular have been strongly encouraged to self-isolate, and to even avoid contact with their family members.It is increasingly recognized that whilst social distancing measures are effective in reducing the spread of the virus, reduced social contact may have implications for individuals’ mental health and well-bei…
Schlagworte
Enkelkinderbetreuung
Einsamkeit
soziale Isolation
Großelternschaft
soziale Netzwerke
COVID-19
psychische Gesundheit
Altersforschung
Caregivers
Grandparents
Loneliness
Social Isolation
Social Support
Aging
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