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Addressing Social Isolation And Loneliness In Older Adults: A Person-Centered Approach, Samantha K. Koyama
Addressing Social Isolation And Loneliness In Older Adults: A Person-Centered Approach, Samantha K. Koyama
Social Sciences
The older adult population in the US is drastically increasing, but the country is not adequately prepared to handle all of the growing needs that come with this demographic change. A large reason for this being the general population’s lack of understanding of the various experiences that older adults go through. This paper aims to provide a thorough review of existing literature on the subject of social isolation and loneliness, especially as it pertains to the older adult experience. I also highlight the role the COVID-19 pandemic has played in exacerbating such issues. I discuss the difference between social isolation …