Social isolation has become the “new normal” for most people during the COVID-19 pandemic, but it was the “old normal” for many people before the pandemic began. There are numerous reasons why people of all ages become socially isolated, which may include physical and psychological disabilities, but older adults are particularly at risk of unwanted social isolation. Health conditions they may be experiencing can reduce mobility, and the inability to drive certainly reduces independence. We … [Read more...] about Reducing Social Isolation, Loneliness in Older Adults
