A new study shows that individuals aged 50 and over in England generally express greater life satisfaction post-Covid, despite a rise in depression cases. While some reported positive changes, like improved health and financial security, others experienced significant declines in their quality of life. Many respondents highlighted that the pandemic prompted them to reassess their priorities, enjoy family time, and shift careers. In contrast, those negatively affected cited isolation, financial losses, and disrupted social habits, suggesting a nuanced impact of the pandemic on the wellbeing of older adults in England.
"Those who said their life satisfaction had declined, said lockdowns had made them isolated, had caused financial losses and mental health issues in either themselves or younger family members."
"Notably, most of the Guardian readers who reported a change for the better said they were financially secure and in good health, able to cut back on their working hours."
Collection
[
|
...
]