US Study: Pandemic Stalls Quality-of-Life Gains for Older Adults

Economist Shatakshee Dhongde's study finds that improvements in well-being among US adults aged 65+ stalled after 2019, coinciding with COVID-19's disproportionate impact on this group. The finding quantifies a reversal in a long-term trend, though the study's methodology and data sources are not detailed in the report. This matters as it highlights a lasting health and welfare consequence of the pandemic for a vulnerable demographic.

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