Journal article
Short-Term Impact of Social Distancing Measures During the COVID-19 Pandemic on Cognitive Function and Health Perception of Brazilian Older Adults: A Pre-Post Study
Abstract
Social distancing, a critical measure to manage COVID-19 transmission, is consistently associated with social isolation, a major health issue. Social isolation negatively impacts mental and physical health, particularly among older adults. A pre-post comparison study examined changes in cognitive function and perceived health among 36 community-dwelling Brazilian older adults, assessed pre and post social distancing measures enacted due to …
Authors
Almeida PHTQ; Bernardo LD; Pontes TB; Davis JA; Deodoro TMS; Ferreira RG; Souza KI; MacDermid JC
Journal
Journal of Applied Gerontology, Vol. 40, No. 9, pp. 934–942
Publisher
SAGE Publications
Publication Date
September 2021
DOI
10.1177/07334648211015458
ISSN
0733-4648