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Prevalence of Loneliness and Social Isolation Among Older Adults During the COVID-19 Pandemic
A systematic review of 30 studies conducted during the COVID-19 pandemic to assess the prevalence of social isolation and loneliness in older adults found that the pooled period prevalence of loneliness among older adults was approximately 29 percent and approximately 31 percent for social isolation. The review also found that studies conducted three months after the start of the pandemic showed significantly higher rates of loneliness and social isolation compared to studies conducted within the first three months of the pandemic.
Association of Loneliness With 10-Year Dementia Risk and Early Markers of Vulnerability for Neurocognitive Decline
Using data cohorts from the Framingham Study, this retrospective analysis found an association between loneliness and both increased dementia risk and worse neurocognitive markers of ADRD vulnerability.
Assessing Care Burden, Loneliness and Social Isolation in Caregivers Before and During the COVID-19 Pandemic
This cross-sectional study found that caregivers of people with physical and brain health conditions in English-speaking regions have experienced significant increases in care burden, social isolation and loneliness as compared to pre-pandemic levels. Researchers state that levels of loneliness and isolation were highest amongst caregivers of people with both brain health and physical conditions and indicate a need for targeted interventions to address these outcomes.
Virtual Lifelong Learning Among Older Adults: Usage and Impact During the COVID-19 Pandemic
This study to determine the effect of online programming on feelings of social isolation in older adults showed strong associations between participants who frequently attended online programs and increased feelings of connectedness, improved spirits and decreased feelings of isolation.
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