New Delhi: A survey among senior citizens from across the country has revealed that the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) pandemic and the resultant lockdown had a major impact on seniors, with one in three of the seniors spoken to fearing they would contract the disease, and 29 per cent impacted by social isolation due to imposed restrictions.
According to the survey conducted by Antara, an integrated service provider for senior care needs, “However, over 20.3% of the respondents noted that they were not overly worried about the pandemic or getting infected.”
At least half of those surveyed applauded the government’s pandemic response.
As many as 55 per cent of the seniors praised the government of India’s efforts to contain the pandemic on all or some aspects, despite the widespread disruptions it caused in India and around the world. However, 24 per cent of seniors still expressed concern, stating that India had failed to manage the healthcare crisis.