THE TAKEAWAY:
“We are in the middle of a study in this pandemic. We are seeing worse in loneliness, worse in depression, worse in anxiety, trouble accessing medication, trouble accessing care givers.”
“Ageism has been the basis underlying a lot of this.”
“Where is autonomy in all this – we are making decisions for older adults without asking them what they actually want.”
Carla Perissinotto
Useful Websites:
- Carla testified on 6/11/20 in front of the Senate Committee on Aging
Studies:
- The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine: Social Isolation in Older Adults: Opportunities for the Health Care System
Successful Interventions that address loneliness among older adults:
- Well Connected by Covia (led by Amber Carroll!)
- Silver Line: a Helpline for older adults in the UK
Glimmers of hope:
Other resources: