Pandemic Isolation and the Elderly - A Doctor Reflects on the Impacts

Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, many older Americans experienced social isolation or loneliness, which can impact both mental and physical health. Carla Perissinotto, a geriatrician who served on a National Academies study committee that examined the topic, reflected on her patients’ experiences during the pandemic and what we’ve learned.
Source: News from the National Academies - Category: Science Source Type: news