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As Pandemic Eases, Many Seniors Have Lost Strength


As Pandemic Eases, Many Seniors Have Lost Strength
Need for rehabilitative services rises as lockdown leaves many seniors in rapid physical decline
Ronald Lundquist, 87, has been active all his life. So, he wasn’t prepared for what happened when he stopped going out during the COVID-19 pandemic and spent most of his time, inactive, at home.
“I found it hard to get up and get out of bed,” said Lundquist, who lives with his wife of 67 years in Palm Springs, California. “I just wanted to lay around. I lost my desire to do things.”
Physically, Lundquist noticed that getting up out of a chair was difficult, as was getting into and out of his car. “I was praying ‘Lord, give me some strength.’ I kind of felt, ‘I’m on my way out I’m not going to make it,’” he said. ....

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More Seniors May Need Rehabilitative Therapy Due to Sheltering During COVID


More Seniors May Need Rehabilitative Therapy Due to Sheltering During COVID
The prospect of increased impairment and frailty among the elderly is a growing concern of health care providers.
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Ronald Lindquist, 87, has been active all his life. So, he wasn’t prepared for what happened when he stopped going out during the coronavirus pandemic and spent most of his time, inactive, at home.
“I found it hard to get up and get out of bed,” said Lindquist, who lives with his wife of 67 years in Palm Springs, California. “I just wanted to lay around. I lost my desire to do things.” ....

New York , United States , Palm Springs , Westchester County , Long Island , East Meadow , Mary Louise , Ronald Lindquist , Jonathan Bean , Linda Teodosio , Lauren Jan Gleason , Mary Louise Amilicia , Robert Macarthur , Sabaa Mundia , Jerry Payne , Nina Depaola , England Geriatric Research , Northwell Health , Commonwealth Care Alliance , Health Plan , Veterans Affairs Boston Healthcare System , University Of Chicago , Clinical Center , Bayada Home Health Care Towson , New England Geriatric Research , Veterans Affairs Boston Healthcare ,