Social isolation and loneliness among older adults in the context of COVID-19: a global challenge

Abstract We are experiencing a historical moment with an unprecedented challenge of the COVID-19 global pandemic. The outbreak of COVID-19 will have a long-term and profound impact on older adults’ health and well-being. Social isolation and loneliness are likely to be one of the most affected healt...

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Main Author: Bei Wu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-06-01
Series:Global Health Research and Policy
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s41256-020-00154-3