Cognitive Consequences, Chronic Conditions, and Functionality in Older Adults During the COVID-19 Pandemic in Ribeirão Preto-SP, Brazil

Mario Angelo Cenedesi Junior, Renata Trivelato Felicio Cenedesi, Priscila Castro Cordeiro Fernndes and Silvia Elena Vouillat
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Mario Angelo Cenedesi Junior: University of Business and Social Sciences
Renata Trivelato Felicio Cenedesi: University of Business and Social Sciences
Priscila Castro Cordeiro Fernndes: University of Business and Social Sciences
Silvia Elena Vouillat: University of Business and Social Sciences

A chapter in Demographic Transitions, Health, and Well-Being, 2025, pp 375-384 from Springer

Abstract: Abstract Introduction: The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted the everyday routines of Brazilians and global populations, leading to significant health challenges, including mental health concerns. The elderly, an expanding demographic, are especially susceptible to these impacts. Studying the cognitive and psychosocial effects on this group, along with chronic conditions and functionality, is essential for reducing consequences and making informed decisions to improve overall well-being. Methodology: This observational cross-sectional research included 417 elderly participants from Ribeirão Preto-SP, Brazil, in the last quarter of 2022. Health professionals and individuals with severe mental impairments were excluded. The study achieved a 95% confidence level with a 5% margin of error, based on the city’s total population of 711,825, which includes 113,652 elderly individuals (Plataforma Brasil approval CAAE 55625822.2.0000.5378). Results and Discussion: Women represented 53.11%, and men 43.88%. Cognitive impairments included worsened orientation (30.70%), memory alterations (32.14%), attention problems (29.50%), slower task execution (30.46%), difficulty in verbal communication and planning (30.46%), diminished emotional recognition (28.30%), impaired calculation skills (25.66%), and decline in language abilities (25.90%). Chronic conditions (66.90%) showed statistically significant correlations with cognitive impairments (p

Keywords: Mental health; Public health; Elderly; Functionality; COVID-19 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-94487-1_34

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