Patterns of Material Hardship and Food Insecurity Among Older Adults During the COVID-19 Pandemic.

TitlePatterns of Material Hardship and Food Insecurity Among Older Adults During the COVID-19 Pandemic.
Publication TypeJournal Article
Year of Publication2021
AuthorsAnkuda, CK, Fogel, J, Kelley, A, Byhoff, E
JournalJournal of General Internal Medicine
Volume36
Issue11
Pagination3639-3641
ISSN Number1525-1497
KeywordsCOVID-19, Food insecurity, material hardship, race
Abstract

The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has major economic consequences across the USA.1 Along with heightened risk for severe COVID-19,2 older adults have less digital access which may be a barrier to mobilizing supports including grocery delivery.3,4 While people with lower incomes and from racial and ethnic minoritized groups have faced high levels of material hardship due to COVID-19,1 little is known about the experience of older adults. We aim to assess the prevalence and risk factors for material hardship and food insecurity among older adults in the USA.

DOI10.1007/s11606-021-06905-3
Citation Key11649
PubMed ID34027606
PubMed Central IDPMC8141363
Grant ListK76AG064427 / AG / NIA NIH HHS / United States
K24AG062785 / AG / NIA NIH HHS / United States
R01AG054540 / AG / NIA NIH HHS / United States
K23MD015267 / MD / NIMHD NIH HHS / United States