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Kheibar N, Nasiri H. The Communication Style of the Elderly during COVID-19 Pandemic. Jorjani Biomed J 2022; 10 (1) :37-40
URL: http://goums.ac.ir/jorjanijournal/article-1-880-en.html
1- Department of Community Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences Tabriz, Iran
2- Nursing Research Center, Faculty Member, Golestan University of Medical Sciences , Gorgan, Iran , Nasiri@goums.ac.ir
Abstract:   (2871 Views)
Although social isolation could be easily implemented during COVID-19, it affects the elderly and increases their loneliness. Our experience of the COVID-19 pandemic has been unpleasant, changes in the style of social communication in the elderly and their using of new technologies indicate resilience and adaptation in the face of crises in the elderly, which is a valuable lesson learned from the circumstances.
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The resilience of the elderly is visible in the social dimension during pandemic
 We could look for new technology markets for older adults

Type of Article: Letter to Editor | Subject: Health
Received: 2022/01/4 | Accepted: 2022/02/16 | Published: 2022/03/30

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