Transcendence of communication in the quality of life of the elderly adult in social distancing by COVID-19

Abstract

Introduction. In the larger adult persona their functions, auditory, visual and mobility are affected; it faces constraints in joining social groups and self-determination, which on occasions find themselves in a condition of dependence to cover their basic needs, affecting their quality of life. Communication is fundamental for the development of its functions, in the case of social distancing by COVID-19, the affect on the interpersonal relationship and the exchange of information. Communication prevents the decrease in cognitive functions and the gradual deterioration that leads to social exclusion. Method. Investigation of evaluative, documental, communication-centered review, quality of life, larger adult. The review of published literature from 2019-2020, in the context of the pandemic by Covid-19, based on the descriptors of “Calidad de vida”, “Adulto mayor”, “Comunicación”, “social isolation”, “COVID 19”, “soledad”. The methodological and conceptual structure, based on the analysis: 7 works: 1 systematic review, 3 descriptive studies, 2 essays and 1 grade thesis. Results. Based on the thematic nuclei, theoretical foundations were contrasted based on the promotion of communication and diversification through ICTs, quality of life, and social distance by COVID-19, which constitutes a risk for health and wellness in the major adult. Discussion: Technological resources for communication are essential in the pandemic by COVID-19. However, there is a generation gap, a lack of economic resources to acquire them, among other factors that hinder the establishment of satisfactory communication.