Understanding the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic upon the elderly of Kashmir: A qualitative study

The purpose ofthis study was to understand the health challenges suffered by elderly people during this pandemic (Vovid-19), which has taken a heavy toll on their lives and aggravated their problems further. A qualitative approach was utilized to collect data from elderly people in the region of Kashmir. A total of ten in depth, open-ended interviews were conducted with elderly people aged 60 years and above. The data was analysed thematically and it was found that elderly people were facing several health problems due to the widespread pandemic. The harsh winter of Kashmir was also observed to be adding to the problems of the elderly people.