Examining the Effects of Modified Recreational Activities on the Mental Health of Nursing Home Residents During COVID-19

Social isolation from COVID-19 has been shown to affect the mental health of all socioeconomic, ethnic, and age groups, one of the most affected populations is long-term care (LTC) residents. This increased separation from their families and society has created an additive effect to their baseline physical and mental ailments. We investigated the change in depression and anxiety over time in residents of one LTC facility during this crisis.