The effect of COVID-19 pandemic-related financial challenges on mental health and well-being among US older adults.
Laura J SamuelPallavi DwivediMelissa deCardi HladekThomas K M CudjoeBrittany F DrazichQiwei LiSarah L SzantonPublished in: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society (2022)
Pandemic-related financial challenges are associated with worse mental health and well-being regardless of pre-pandemic characteristics, suggesting that they are distinct social determinants of health for older adults. Timely intervention is needed to support older adults experiencing pandemic-related financial challenges.