Health

SOCIAL ISOLATION AND LONELINESS DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC:

     During the COVID-19 outbreak, proactive information sharing can assist the elderly patients with social isolation and the accompanying sense of grief, anxiety, and stress. Outreach services and links to helpful resources can reduce feelings of loneliness and replace them with a sense of inclusion. This time of crisis has resulted in healthcare systems that are overwhelmed by patient demand for services. It is critical to use available technology as a valuable resource to increase the reach of our human outreach capabilities.      […]