Posts Tagged ‘loneliness’
Senate Comm. on Aging: Impact of Isolation and Loneliness on Seniors During COVID-19
By Herb Weiss, contributing writer on aging As the COVID-19 crisis has shuttered businesses throughout the nation, state and federal health officials scramble to stop the spread of this deadly virus. As states begin to slowly open up their economies, a growing number of researchers are finding that mandated social distancing and isolation through self-quarantine may have…
Read MoreThe spring of our loneliness…
By Michael Morse Lonely people don’t reach out. They don’t call the volunteer hotline. They don’t connect with Skype. They get lonelier, and sink further into despair. These folks are not embracing their lives, or enjoying their existence. They survive. For many, their weekly trip to the market is the only interaction they get, if…
Read MoreAddressing the “elephant in the room”
We live in a society that actually promotes loneliness and isolation. That seems like an oxymoron because we are all so busy going places and being involved in activities, but that does not mean we are connected on a deep level. Now with the coronavirus pandemic, all of this has been accentuated and accelerated. For…
Read More