Gerontology & Geriatric Research

Maulana Azad National Urdu University Hyderabad, India

Publications

• Book Review   
  Ageism and Covid-19
  Author(s): Sarwar N*
  
  Aging and ageism is a challenge in itself for the aged, and the Coronavirus has intensified their complications today, as a result of which the mortality rate of older people is greater than other deaths at the same time, elderly people have been reported to have committed suicide, even the number of cases and deaths worldwide is rising. Elderly suffer not only from physical infections, but also from psychological and societal implications on their minds. The priority of the administration is mostly on precautionary measures and the study of biological interventions, the emotional well-being of this vulnerable population has unfortunately been neglected. In addition to loneliness, stress, anguish, depression and anxiety during the lockdown, ageing is a big issue in itself, as are elderly people suffering from discrimination and violence, especially the curr.. View more»
  

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