A third of older people feel more anxious compared with before the coronavirus pandemic, Age UK suggests
A hidden mental health crisis is debilitating for older people, with millions having lost the confidence to leave their homes, a charity has warned.
Age UK said the last two years have had an “alarming” impact on older people, many of whom have lost confidence and motivation and are experiencing anxiety, memory loss, and disturbed sleep.
Those with dementia and cognitive impairment have seen their condition deteriorate more quickly than would have been otherwise anticipated over the last two years, it said.
