A major Canadian study found that older adults who kept working in-person during COVID-19 had better mental health. Researchers tracked 16,000 Canadians aged 50+ before and during the pandemic.
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Working outside the home protected mental health for older adults during the pandemic, finds study
16,000 Canadians Study size
50+ Years Age group
2x Depression Risk Unemployment impact
65% Higher Depression Risk Job disruption impact
16,000 participants studied
2x depression risk (job loss)
65% depression risk (disruptions)