Advertisement
News

Lifting of facemask rule today could be source of concern for older people - Sage Advocacy

Feb 28, 2022 07:23 By News Northern Sound
Lifting of facemask rule today could be source of concern for older people - Sage Advocacy
Share this article

Sage Advocvacy says some could be anxious about returning to their pre-pandemic way of life.

Sage Advocacy says the lifting of the facemask's rule today could be a source of concern for some older people.

It says as they will no longer be mandatory, some could be anxious about returning to their pre-pandemic way of life.

Sage Advocacy has warned it knows from its advocacy work with older people, vulnerable adults and healthcare patients, many people are feeling anxious about the removal of mandatory mask wearing.

Advertisement

It says it's very important as we all get used to the next phase of living with Covid-19 that we remember some are more concerned than others about the return to a more ‘normal’ everyday life.

It says the pandemic has adversely impacted older people and some of them have concerns about going shopping or to indoor venues like pubs and restaurants or using public transport.

It believes people need to be given the time and space to adjust to doing things they enjoyed before the pandemic.

Share this article
Advertisement
Advertisement

NorthernSound Newsletter

Sign up now to keep up to date with the latest news.

Processing your request...

You are subscribed now! please check your email to confirm your subscription.

Copyright © 2024 Northern Sound FM. Developed by Square1 and Powered by PublisherPlus