Taking Care of Seniors During The Covid 19 Pandemic
As the world continues to grapple with the Covid 19 pandemic, medical authorities from all over the world, based on infection data, have identified older adults and people who have severe chronic or pre-existing medical conditions as having a significantly higher risk of contracting the infection. While anyone of any age can become severely ill […]
Social isolation and loneliness among older adults in the context of COVID-19
Social isolation is defined as the objective state of having few social relationships or infrequent social contact with others while loneliness is a subjective feeling of being isolated. Social isolation and loneliness are serious yet underestimated public health risks that affect a significant portion of the older adult population. The COVID-19 pandemic is increasing the […]
