As Covid Slogs On, Seniors Find Fortitude Waning and Malaise Growing

(By Judith Graham for Kaiser Health News)

Late one night in January, Jonathan Coffino, 78, turned to his wife as they sat in bed. “I don’t know how much longer I can do this,” he said, glumly.

Coffino was referring to the caution that’s come to define his life during the covid-19 pandemic. After two years of mostly staying at home and avoiding people, his patience is frayed and his distress is growing. Continue reading here…

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