Health Strategies in Latin America for the Elderly in relation to COVID-19

Resumen

Las medidas de confinamientos social adoptadas ante la pandemia de COVID-19, ha implicado el diseño e implementación de programas en salud mitigando los efectos de la misma y reconociendo las implicaciones a nivel de salud mental en el adulto mayor, considerando uno de los grupos poblaciones de mayor vulnerabilidad.

The quarantine measures adopted because of the COVID-19 pandemic have involved the design and implementation of health programs to mitigate the effects of the pandemic and to understand the mental health implications for the elderly, one of the most vulnerable population groups.