The Pandemic Has Made Social Isolation in Older Adults Worse. How
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Nearly one in four adults 65 and older is socially isolated — and the pandemic has only heightened the problem. We look at why—and what we can do to combat this issue.
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Social Isolation among Older Adults during the Pandemic
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The impact of COVID-19 on older adults
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Social isolation and the brain in the pandemic era
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Half of Older Adults in Worse Health Have Reported Anxiety or
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6 Ways to Beat Social Isolation During a COVID Winter
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