Elderly may never recover from the 'severe' mental and physical harms of Covid ...
Elderly may never recover from the 'severe' mental and physical harms of Covid lockdown, Age UK warns Millions of the elderly may never recover from the 'severe' harms of lockdown Age UK surveyed older people and said 16 months of isolation has left 'scars' The charity is urging ministers to give sufficient funding for pensioners' needs Study of 14,840 OAPs and carers reveals 25% were living in more physical pain
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Millions of the elderly may never recover from the 'severe' mental and physical harms of lockdown, a report warns.
Age UK surveyed nearly 15,000 older people and their carers and said that 16 months of social isolation, immobility and the loss of normal routines have left many with 'deep scars'.
The charity is now urging ministers to ensure sufficient funding to cater for pensioners' increased needs in order to help them make the 'best possible recovery'.
This includes money to clear record NHS waiting lists, for mental health support and for help with dressing, cooking and washing.
Age UK surveyed nearly 15,000 older people and their carers and said 16
