6. Conclusions 
In conclusion, our findings suggest that older adults have a positivity bias with respect to information and have the ability to remain hopeful during periods of stress. While there are certain limitations to the results, our findings provide novel and valuable insight into the way older adults view information, especially information related to public health crises. This increased understanding will be useful for developing solutions and ideas with respect to maintaining or improving the mental health of older adults, which can ultimately be realized moving forward.