Older adults are especially vulnerable physically during the COVID-19 pandemic. But they’re also notably resilient psychologically, calling upon a lifetime of experience and perspective to help them through difficult times.
New research calls attention to this little-remarked-upon resilience as well as significant challenges for older adults as the pandemic stretches on. It shows that many seniors have changed behaviors—reaching out to family and friends, pursuing hobbies, exercising, participating in faith communities—as they strive to stay safe from COVID-19.
