Factors and Prevention of Severe Symptoms in Elder Patients with Covid-19 Pandemic

Abstract

The COVID-19 epidemic has exacted an unfathomable toll on humanity, particularly on the elderly. This paper explores the causes of increased mortality and morbidity among middle-aged and elderly people during the pandemic. It's a combination of physical vulnerability, mental diseases and social factors. For older people, their immune systems are weaker than those of younger people and they have a higher likelihood of dying. On a psychological level, older people are more likely to feel lonely and empty than younger people. During the pandemic, the rate of depression among older adults increased by 0.7/8. On a social level, older adults face a greater risk of social isolation. According to various factors, this paper gives corresponding suggestions, such as strengthening personal protection, improving services in the public health system, introducing modern technology and focusing on mental health especially.