The group most affected by the coronavirus, both physiologically and psychologically, was the group aged 65 and over. With the ban on people over 65 years of age leaving home in order to prevent and protect contagion, videos targeting the elderly and "trying to protect the elderly" by giving offensive warnings began to be published on social media. A perception was created as if the elderly were spreading the virus, and people who saw elderly people on the street turned on their cameras and tried to explain in an unpleasant manner that they should stay at home.
So, how would the other party feel in this situation?
Asking the person questions in an interrogative manner; It causes the development of feelings of blame, shame and embarrassment. Although the person feels like the culprit of the virus, being outside against the ban can also lead to the development of a feeling of guilt. While the physiological effects of the coronavirus cause anxiety in people with increasing age, the psychological pressures they experience can cause anxiety and depressive symptoms to increase in people.
What can we do to help?
It is very important to first let them know the reason for the ban, instead of making videos that will embarrass the other person. It should not be forgotten that our elderly do not use social media very actively like us, they do not follow the process as closely as we do, they may not know it, so it is our duty to explain this process to them.
It is an obvious fact that the word ban does not sound nice, but this is the purpose of this ban. It is important to state that it is to protect them from the harmful effects of the virus, and instead of seeing this as a ban, it is important to inform them that our home is safer than the outside and that it is the most effective way to protect them from the virus. They should be reminded that they should get help from the municipality's service numbers instead of going out if they need it, and it should be stated that the most effective way to protect against the virus is to stay at home and that this is important not only for them but for everyone.
Let's not forget that; The current ban on leaving home for people over the age of 65 is not because our elderly people transmit the virus, but for protection and precaution purposes so that the virus does not infect them. And let's not forget that; How do we treat ourselves? If we want to be understood, it is important to approach the other person in the same way, to empathize, and to act accordingly, knowing that emotional sensitivity increases with age.
Not only those over the age of 65, but everyone should give importance to social isolation. It should not be forgotten that trying to stay at home as much as possible is the most effective way to protect from the harmful effects of the virus, and everyone, regardless of age, should be reminded about this.
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