Objective: To understand the lived experience of the elderly in the new normal after isolation by COVID-19.   Methods: A qualitative phenomenological study was conducted from August 2021 to June 2022 in Guanajuato, Mexico; the selection criteria were: adults over 60 years of age, who have resumed their activities after isolation and who were vaccinated against COVID-19. Snowball sampling with 9 participants by information saturation criteria. Data collection through phenomenological interview, audio-recorded. Phenomenological analysis was performed with Van Manen's method, ethical principles were respected in accordance with the General Health Law on Health Research, and participants gave their informed consent. Main results: The following themes emerged: Emotional experience upon return; Influence of COVID-19 and fear in the return to daily life; Routine changes in the life of the ...