Life during COVID-19 lockdown in Italy: the influence of cognitive state on psychosocial, behavioral and lifestyle profiles of older adults.

Arenn Faye Carlos Tino Emanuele Poloni Martina CaridiMarco PozzoliniRoberta Vaccaro Elena RolandiAlice CirrincioneLaura PettinatoSilvia Francesca VitaliLivio TronconiMauro Ceroni Antonio Guaita

Published in: Aging & mental health (2021)

NOLD and mild-NCD groups showed similar mood-behavioral profiles suggesting better tolerance of lockdown. Those with dementia were unable to adapt and suffered from depression and cognitive complaints. To counteract lockdown effects, physical and mental activities and digital literacy should be encouraged.

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