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What COVID-19 has taught us about social isolation for older adults
Laurence Gerber
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Growing up, many of our grandparents lived at home or nearby in the same communities. With families living farther apart from one another, and the fast pace of today’s society, many older adults struggle with loneliness and social isolation.
While this has always been an issue for older adults, when COVID-19 struck it took on a whole new meaning. And with the growing number of aging Americans (it is estimated that there are 73 million people over 65) the issue of social isolation has become more prevalent.