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Life under COVID-19 lockdown: an experience of old age people in India

Life under COVID-19 lockdown: an experience of old age people in India The purpose of this paper is to highlight the pain and suffering of elderly age people during the COVID-19 lockdown. It was an unpleasant experience for old age people.Design/methodology/approachIn this paper, primarily, the information has been collected through interviews and observation. The researchers interviewed the older people and discussed their experience during the lockdown, and they also observed their activities during that period.FindingsThe main results of this paper suggested that lockdown appeared as double-edge sword for old age and elderly people. They are not allowed to go outside to safeguard their lives, and inside the home, they are facing issues of anxiety, fear and mental trauma. They are not able to complete their daily routine, and it is hampering their mental strength.Originality/valueThe paper is based on firsthand information received from an old-age couple. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Working with Older People Emerald Publishing

Life under COVID-19 lockdown: an experience of old age people in India

Kumar, Anuj; Ayedee, Nishu
Working with Older People , Volume 26 (4): 6 – Nov 28, 2022
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Emerald Publishing
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1366-3666
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1366-3666
DOI
10.1108/wwop-06-2020-0027
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Abstract

The purpose of this paper is to highlight the pain and suffering of elderly age people during the COVID-19 lockdown. It was an unpleasant experience for old age people.Design/methodology/approachIn this paper, primarily, the information has been collected through interviews and observation. The researchers interviewed the older people and discussed their experience during the lockdown, and they also observed their activities during that period.FindingsThe main results of this paper suggested that lockdown appeared as double-edge sword for old age and elderly people. They are not allowed to go outside to safeguard their lives, and inside the home, they are facing issues of anxiety, fear and mental trauma. They are not able to complete their daily routine, and it is hampering their mental strength.Originality/valueThe paper is based on firsthand information received from an old-age couple.

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Working with Older People – Emerald Publishing

Published: Nov 28, 2022

Keywords: India; Stress; Older people; Mental health; COVID-19; Emotional health; Elder people; Old people; Lockdown

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