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Older Adults in the COVID-19 Pandemic
18 December 2020 | 11:00–12:15 (GMT+8) | Zoom |
Speakers
Prof. Helene H. L. Fung
Prof. Linda C. W. Lam
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Chairperson & Professor, Department of Psychology, CUHK
Professor, Department of Psychiatry, CUHK
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Discussant
Prof. Jean Woo
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Director, CUHK Jockey Club Institute of Ageing
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Moderator
Prof. Fanny M. Cheung
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Senior Advisor, Faculty of Social Science & Hong Kong Institute of Asia-Pacific Studies, CUHK
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While everyone is susceptible to COVID-19, people aged 60 or over are regarded as being among the groups most at risk during this pandemic in terms of mortality rates and severity of symptoms if infected. In response to this risk, most older adults have been staying at home. In this webinar, the speakers and discussant explored the lives of older adults (in relation to those of their younger counterparts) during the COVID-19 pandemic, focusing on their social interactions (online vs offline), information-seeking patterns, prevalence of mental health problems, and confidence that recommendations on infection control measures will prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Prof. Fung’s presentation suggested that older adults might adjust better to social distancing and the other challenges of the pandemic, and even might provide more support to others than young adults.
Prof. Lam’s presentation suggested that being of a younger age, having a higher level of educational attainment, and being in poorer physical health were risk factors for mood problems during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Prof. Woo commented on the presentations by reviewing the balance between successful pandemic control and adverse consequences for older people, the resilience of the environment, and the physical, social, and societal indicators of ageing well in Hong Kong.
Around 65 participants attended the webinar.
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