Impacts of Coronavirus Among The Elderly in America: Social and Physical Effects
Overview
This paper examines the significant effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on elderly Americans, addressing both social and physical vulnerabilities. The research explores how factors such as weakened immune systems, chronic diseases, and behavioral changes have impacted this population, with implications for family care, government policy, and medical practice.
What this research paper covers
- Introduction establishing vulnerability of elderly to coronavirus through immune system weakness and chronic disease comorbidities
- Problem statement and hypotheses regarding coronavirus effects on elderly social and physical behaviors
- Purpose of study outlining practical impacts for family members, elderly individuals, government, and medical practitioners
- Literature review synthesizing peer-reviewed sources on coronavirus impacts on elderly mental health, healthcare systems, and mortality rates
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Outline: Impacts of Coronavirus Among The Elderly in America
Introduction
Coronavirus has significantly affected older adults in the United States. Both social and physical influences contribute to the effects of Coronavirus. For instance, the elderly do not have a strong immune, and as a result, they are highly vulnerable to contagious illnesses (Meng et al., 2020). Also, the elderly have a high probability of contracting chronic diseases such as kidney failure, diabetes, cancer, and heart disease. Such illnesses weaken their bodies’ ability to fight contagious diseases.
Problem Statement
“The fear of contracting Coronavirus has significantly affected the social and physical behaviors of the elderly in the United States.”
Null Hypothesis
The null hypothesis for the current problem is stated as; Coronavirus has no significant effects among the elderly in America
Alternative Hypothesis
The alternative hypothesis is stated as Coronavirus has substantial effects among the elderly in America
Purpose of the Study
The study examining the impacts of Coronavirus among the elderly in America is essential. For instance, it will create awareness that family members should take care of the elderly by ensuring that they remain indoors during the pandemic. Also, it will prompt the elderly to feed on healthy foods. Moreover, the research will prompt the government to prevent people from frequently visiting their elderly family members, to prevent the spread of the disease.