Effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Assisted Living Residents During Quarantie

Presenter Information

Sydnie Schneider, Minnesota State University, Mankato
Erin Dorn, Minnesota State University, Mankato
Cecelia Anderson, Minnesota State University, Mankato

Location

CSU Ballroom

Start Date

12-4-2022 10:00 AM

End Date

12-4-2022 11:30 AM

Student's Major

Psychology

Student's College

Social and Behavioral Sciences

Mentor's Name

Jeffrey Buchanan

Mentor's Department

Psychology

Mentor's College

Social and Behavioral Sciences

Description

When the COVID-19 pandemic emerged in the United States in January of 2020, it brought with it numerous restrictions for long-term care facilities. While these facilities established such restrictions with the health and safety of their residents in mind, they came with a downside of isolating residents from their families and loved ones. This qualitative study examines the relationship between pandemic restrictions in assisted living facilities and their resulting effect on residents. Researchers conducted an in-depth interview with individuals who lived in assisted living facilities throughout the pandemic. The study will shed light on these unheard stories and provide future recommendations and directions for long-term care facilities and clinical researchers alike.