Italian Psychogeriatric Association, 25121 Brescia, Italy.
De Leo Fund, 3139 Padua, Italy.
Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2020 May 20;17(10):3572. doi: 10.3390/ijerph17103572.
Italy has been hit very hard by the severe acute respiratory syndrome-coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) pandemic. This brief report highlights some of the peculiarities manifested by its older adult population, with particular reference to those living in nursing institutions and at home. Mortality data (as of 26 April) are reported, together with reactions to forced isolation, loneliness, and fear of contracting the disease, which represent big challenges for all, especially for frail elderly people.
意大利受到严重急性呼吸系统综合征冠状病毒 2 型（SARS-CoV-2）大流行的严重打击。本简要报告强调了其老年人群所表现出的一些特点，特别是那些居住在护理机构和家中的人群。报告了截至 4 月 26 日的死亡数据，以及对强制隔离、孤独和担心感染疾病的反应，这些对所有人来说都是巨大的挑战，尤其是对体弱的老年人来说。
