COVID-19 Has Made the Elderly Lonelier

COVID-19 Has Made the Elderly Lonelier

Mahdi Naeim, Ali Rezaeisharif, Aziz Kamran

Loneliness is a major risk factor for the elderly and can double their problems. When COVID-19 started, things became more difficult for the elderly. The news that the elderly are at a higher risk for severe COVID-19 than others made the elderly lonelier. This is a library type study that was conducted over 2 months using valid scientific sources and books. Based on the findings of this study, we believe that focusing on education and reminding people of the necessary dos and don’ts of illness, modifying their diet, emphasizing masking, and even familiarizing the elderly with social media and virtual activities will prevent them from suffering loneliness.

2021

covid-19, aging, elderly

10.1159/000514181

Epidemiology and Health

Korean Society of Epidemiology

Neurology. Diseases of the nervous system, Geriatrics