Social Isolation and Loneliness Before and During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Longitudinal Study of U.S. Adults Older Than 50

by Andrew Baird | Apr 19, 2021 | Research Journals

We examined changes in social isolation, physical isolation, digital isolation, and loneliness in U.S. adults older than 50 before and during the lockdown.

Young people hit hardest by loneliness and depression during Covid-19

by Andrew Baird | Apr 13, 2021 | Media

A CDC online survey indicates that young people between the ages of 18-24 are more likely to suffer mental health problems during the pandemic than any age group.

Lonely in the city – sociodemographic status and somatic morbidities as predictors of loneliness and depression among seniors – preliminary results

by Andrew Baird | Apr 10, 2021 | Research Journals

The aim of this paper is to compare the perceived level of loneliness and depression in seniors living in the country and in the cities and assess somatic morbidity and sociodemographic status as predictors of loneliness and depressiveness.

Loneliness and Social Isolation Linked to Serious Health Conditions

by Andrew Baird | Apr 3, 2021 | Media

Loneliness and social isolation in older adults are serious public health risks affecting a significant number of people in the United States and putting them at risk for dementia and other serious medical conditions.

Social Isolation and Loneliness: Imperatives for Health Care in a Post-COVID World

by Andrew Baird | Feb 9, 2021 | Media

Social determinants of health have been found to be responsible for 80% to 90% of health outcomes, and an abundance of research has demonstrated that no matter the advancements in medicine and health care, the health of individuals and communities will not improve if...