Spreadsheet - Data of interviews with older people in Brazil

<strong>Objectives:</strong> This study sought to understand the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on older adults screened for the Nursing Diagnosis Insomnia (00095). <strong>Methods:</strong> a descriptive, qualitative study, data collection between February to May 2021 was used with 77 older people. Content analysis was performed as proposed by Bardin (2011). <strong>Results:</strong> Four thematic categories were emerged: (1) Physical exercises; (2) Social impacts; (3) Physical and mental health; (4) Finances. Physical and mental health category was most representative both in negative perceptions and in positive or neutral perceptions about the pandemic. The excess of bad news generates a negative perception. On the other hand, some older adults enjoyed benefits, such as improved sleep. <strong>Discussion:</strong> The verbalized feelings are interconnected, and these spheres of life complement each other, interfering with each other. It is suggested to produce nursing strategies for the elderly and studies that address nursing interventions in pandemic periods.