Impact of Covid-19 on the elderly in the San Nicolas I community, Miranda municipality, Falcón state

Abstract

The objective of the research was to determine the impact of Covid-19 on older adults in the community of San Nicolas I, Miranda municipality, Falcón state, 2021. Methodologically, it was based on a descriptive field investigation, with a sample of 20 adults older than community. As an instrument, a structured survey with closed- answer items (YES-NO) was applied. Validity was carried out by expert judgment and reliability through the Kuder Richardson test. It was concluded that the Covid-19 Pandemic has caused a negative impact on older adults since they have presented anxiety, stress and feelings that prevent them from facing it with their family, they have also felt dissatisfied in terms of how to carry their lives. It is difficult for them to meet their needs and they have not been able to improve their housing conditions either. In addition to presenting problems in their interpersonal relationships.