Time Alone Will Tell: What We’ve Learned About Loneliness During COVID
March 31, 2021
As we’ve previously noted, one of the most distressing casualties of the pandemic has been the social isolation and loneliness that’s arisen because of the need to physically distance and quarantine. And while older adults have suffered more than other populations from COVID infections, feelings of loneliness during the pandemic…
Grief Stricken: How The Pandemic Has Affected Our Grief Rituals
February 17, 2021
Early in the pandemic, we reported on the way funeral plans and mourning rituals were changing as a result of the devastation of the coronavirus. Little did we realize that months later, so many of us would be grappling with the new realities of loss and death as we struggle…
News You Can Use: Some Recent COVID-19 Updates
November 4, 2020
As we enter our 9th month of the coronavirus pandemic, it’s important to take stock of what we’ve learned and to keep track of new information as it arises. You can find every agebuzz post touching on some aspect of the coronavirus pandemic here and you can rest assured that…
Alone And Alarmed: What Have We Learned About Loneliness During The Pandemic?
September 16, 2020
Even before COVID-19, researchers and clinicians alike were worried about an “epidemic of loneliness” sweeping both our country and the world more globally. But in particular, since the arrival of the coronavirus and the necessary social isolation and social distancing it’s caused, researchers have been monitoring the impact on vulnerable…
Stay The Course: How To Keep Up Connections Despite Physical Distance
May 20, 2020
We have known for a long time that social isolation and loneliness in older adults are at epidemic proportions in our country and can take a significant toll on the physical and mental health of seniors. (For a deeper analysis on this, take a look at the highly-praised new book…
Chit Chat: What Are Your Video Connection Options?
April 22, 2020
Technology has always been a mixed-blessing for older adults. Not having grown up with the skills or familiarity that younger people have, there always feels like the need to play catch-up with the salient terms and technology, not to mention the intimidation and isolation one feels when everyone else seems…