UF Health wants to measure impact of coronavirus isolation on older adults
Those consequences might be magnified in a vulnerable population such as older adults. A University of Florida Health researcher has launched a study using an online survey to determine the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the lives of older adults. Were taking the pulse of this population of older adults, Manini said. For example, is their discomfort using technology a barrier to using telehealth? Over time, he might find that older adults continue to isolate themselves even after society opens up.