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cord-279382-e0vqn7t5	Mackolil, Julia	Why is the mental health of geriatric population at a higher risk during the COVID-19 pandemic?	2020-09-01		.txt	text/plain	866	52	52	title: Why is the mental health of geriatric population at a higher risk during the COVID-19 pandemic? Studies show that elder abuse has increased by ten times during this pandemic which includes physical, verbal and emotional harm; financial exploitation and neglectful behaviour with low dignity (World Health Organization, 2020). Social isolation can have detrimental effects on the geriatric population including cognitive decline (Wilson et.al, 2007) , reduced physical wellbeing and higher mortality. Social isolation and loneliness are specifically damaging in the geriatric population due their increased dependence on others. Ensuring that older adults receive authentic information about the pandemic, helping them stay connected with family members (over the phone) and providing necessary psychological assistance can help to curb problems related to ageism and anxiety. In addition, mental health professionals should prioritize contacting older adults with disabilities as they might not get the opportunity to seek help.	./cache/cord-279382-e0vqn7t5.txt	./txt/cord-279382-e0vqn7t5.txt