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Older adults should pay close attention to mental health -- especially during pandemic

Por: Orlando Sentinel Health September 24, 2022

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The danger of COVID-19 for seniors has been well-documented, with Floridians older than 65 dying in greater numbers than any other age. But experts say the pandemic has also had a profound impact on older adults' mental health, with many hesitant to seek care and finding that insurance coverage is lacking when they do. “I think older adults are overlooked when it comes to mental health, because they are often less comfortable [talking... + full article



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