Researchers are reaching out to Australians to understand their evolving experience during the coronavirus pandemic, including how seniors are coping during this period of unprecedented change.
The Global Centre for Modern Ageing is conducting the online survey of people aged 18-plus as part of a bigger six-month study to gauge how people are adapting to the challenges before them.
Questions include what is working for people, what elements they are finding most difficult and what solutions they may require.
Anxiety, loneliness and changes to daily routines and technology use will be among the issues explored.
The SA-based centre is especially interested in comparing the experiences of younger and older adults.
Chief executive Julianne Parkinson said it is now "more important than ever for companies and organisations to understand the needs and wants of older people".
She said this is particularly important as governments urge seniors to stay inside and companies increasingly deliver goods and services to their homes.
"Older people are innovative and resilient with a wealth of lived experience," she said.
"They will make the best of this situation, however, undoubtedly there will also be difficult times...
"The more that all of us - individuals, businesses and organisations - can empower older people during this pandemic, the better."
The survey takes about 15 minutes to complete and can be found at www.gcma.net.au/covid19/research
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