COVID-19 Pandemic

Hands of an older adult holding a COVID test result

At-Home Medical Tests

Older adults report high interest but uneven use of at-home medical tests to screen for COVID-19 and other infectious diseases, some cancers, and potential genetic health risks. 

Lab tech holding a vial of the updated Omicron booster

Most older adults ready to roll up sleeves this fall for updated COVID-19 boosters

Senior with walker walking with daughter by a pond

Pandemic took a toll on older adults serving as unpaid caregivers for chronically ill or disabled loved ones

Doctor with mask and face shield administering vaccine to another health care worker

Majority of older adults say health care workers should have to get COVID-19 vaccine

Physical Functioning and Falls During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Pandemic may have increased older adults’ fall risk, poll suggests

45% of adults over 65 lack online medical accounts to sign up for COVID-19 vaccinations

Mental Health Among Older Adults Before and During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Pandemic worsened many older adults’ mental health, but long-term resilience also seen  

Health worker administering a vaccine to a patient

Older Adults' Perspectives on a COVID-19 Vaccine

Over half of older adults say they’ll get a COVID-19 vaccine, but many want to wait.

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Loneliness Among Older Adults Before and During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Older adults’ experiences of loneliness before and during the COVID-19 pandemic

Older woman talking to doctor on computer video chat in living room

Telehealth Use Among Older Adults Before and During COVID-19

Older adults’ experiences with telehealth 