Covid-19, Older Adults and the Ageing Society

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on older adults, particularly in terms of ageism, infection spread, and unintended harm from public health measures. This book examines the impact of the pandemic on older adults, highlights gaps in pandemic response, and proposes new international responses to older adult care and pandemic management. It is intended to help nourish critical thinking and implement new solutions to older care during and beyond the pandemic.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 156 pages
Publication date: 29 January 2024
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

COVID-19 has presented unprecedented challenges in the care of older adults. During the initial surge of the pandemic, governments worldwide faced significant challenges in managing high disease severity and increased mortality rates among this population. This comprehensive work aims to document the impact of the pandemic by collating information from various countries and synthesizing inputs from diverse knowledge domains, including sociology, gerontology, geriatrics, medicine, and public health. The examination of the impact on older adults focuses primarily on three key issues: pervasive ageism, the widespread spread of infections in care homes globally, and the unintended harm caused by public health measures in different care settings for the geriatric population. The book delves into the complex interplay between epidemic control and the need to address social and economic imperatives, particularly concerning disadvantaged and vulnerable older adults. It critically assesses international aging policies to identify gaps in pandemic response and proposes approaches to older adult care in general.

Drawing from the evidence presented, the book offers valuable lessons that can improve aged care and enhance emergency preparedness. Additionally, considering the evolving nature of the pandemic, it presents new international responses to older adult care and pandemic management as an epilogue. It is anticipated that this book will contribute to nurturing critical thinking and fostering innovative solutions to older care during and beyond the pandemic.

Weight: 453g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032261720