Combatting Social Isolation Among Older Adults in a Time of Physical Distancing: The COVID-19 Social Connectivity Paradox

Combatting Social Isolation Among Older Adults in a Time of Physical Distancing: The COVID-19 Social Connectivity Paradox

Social isolation is an important public health issue that has gained recognition during the COVID-19 pandemic because of the risks posed to older adults based on physical distancing. The primary purposes of this article are to provide an overview of the complex interconnectedness between social isol...

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Main Authors: Matthew Lee Smith, Lesley E. Steinman, E. A. Casey
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2020-07-01
Series:Frontiers in Public Health
Subjects:
social isolation
loneliness
social connectivity
paradox
distanced connectivity
screening
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fpubh.2020.00403/full

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