Changes in Grandparental Childcare During the Pandemic and Mental Health: Evidence From England.

Giorgio Di Gessa Valeria Bordone Bruno Arpino

Published in: The journals of gerontology. Series B, Psychological sciences and social sciences (2022)

While measures to limit physical contact and shield older people were necessary to reduce the spread of COVID-19, policymakers should acknowledge potential adverse consequences for mental health among grandparents who experienced changes in their roles as grandchild caregivers.

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