‘My happy, safe world was turned upside down’: how Covid hit the over-50s in England

Some people report feeling more satisfied since the pandemic, while others – often less financially secure – say quality of life has dippedPeople aged 50 and over in England have greater life satisfaction and improved wellbeing than before the Covid pandemic, although depression is more common, researchers have concluded in a study.The research project involved a nationally representative group of people aged 50 and older, however respondents to a Guardian callout painted a more complex picture. Continue reading...

Feb 14, 2025 - 12:54
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‘My happy, safe world was turned upside down’: how Covid hit the over-50s in England

Some people report feeling more satisfied since the pandemic, while others – often less financially secure – say quality of life has dipped

People aged 50 and over in England have greater life satisfaction and improved wellbeing than before the Covid pandemic, although depression is more common, researchers have concluded in a study.

The research project involved a nationally representative group of people aged 50 and older, however respondents to a Guardian callout painted a more complex picture. Continue reading...