Increase in depression and anxiety symptoms and stable levels of compassion among older adults from before to during the COVID-19 pandemic

Introduction The coronavirus pandemic and resulting restrictions of social activity have the potential to differentially affect older adults. People over 65 years old are at increased vulnerability to COVID-19 compared to younger adults, which may increase anxiety and efforts to socially isolate. In addition, older adults may be uniquely affected by smaller social networks or less access to technological substitutes for social interactions....