Patient Engagement March 17, 2023
One in three older adults reported social isolation, down from one in five in 2020 but still above pre-pandemic levels; the SDOH holds both physical and mental health challenges, researchers revealed.
Social isolation, a key social determinant of health (SDOH) affecting health outcomes, has begun to decline among older adults after three years of pandemic living. However, a survey revealed that one in three individuals aged 50 to 80 still experience these feelings, emphasizing the ongoing need for more support
Before the pandemic, numerous older adults faced challenges with loneliness and infrequent social interactions, which intensified during the early stages of the COVID-19 outbreak. As the pandemic unfolded, social isolation significantly affected mental health and well-being, becoming a prominent SDOH....