The impact of COVID-19 on the quality of life of older adults receiving community-based aged care

Joyce Siette; Laura Dodds; Karla Seaman; Viviana Wuthrich; Carly Johnco; Joanne Earl; Piers Dawes; Johanna I Westbrook

doi:10.1111/ajag.12924

The impact of COVID-19 on the quality of life of older adults receiving community-based aged care

Joyce Siette, Laura Dodds, Karla Seaman, Viviana Wuthrich, Carly Johnco, Joanne Earl, Piers Dawes, Johanna I Westbrook

Macquarie University

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OBJECTIVE: To investigate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the quality of life and social networks of older adults receiving community care services.

METHODS: Quality of life and social network questionnaires were completed by older adults (n = 21) receiving home care services at three time points (2018, 2019, and during the first Australian COVID-19 lockdown in 2020). Additional questions about technology use were included in 2020.

RESULTS: Older adults' quality of life significantly decreased during the pandemic compared to the prior year. During the pandemic, over 80% used technology to maintain contact with family and friends, and social networks did not change.

CONCLUSIONS: Government messages and support initiatives directed towards technology adoption among older adults receiving home care may assist with maintaining social connection during COVID-19. Our findings add to the relatively limited understanding of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the socio-emotional well-being of older people.

Original language	English
Journal	Australasian Journal on Ageing
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1111/ajag.12924
Publication status	Published - 8 Mar 2021

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