Dementia deaths rise during the summer of COVID, leading to concern
New statistics show that people with dementia have been particularly vulnerable during the pandemic.
Oct. 14, 2020 • ~6 min
Tags: alzheimers-disease covid-19 coronavirus dementia pandemic elderly social-isolation infections caregivers
A radical nature-based agenda would help society overcome the psychological effects of coronavirus
Why structured contact with nature, rolled out with government support, will go a long way to solving the psychological distress of coronavirus.
Oct. 9, 2020 • ~8 min
Tags: environment mental-health covid-19 nature isolation interdisciplinarity climate-crisis green-prescriptions
Loneliness doubled for older adults early in pandemic
Staying close to home reduces COVID-19 risk for older adults, but feelings of loneliness can set in. Neighbors, healthy habits, and technology can help.
Sept. 16, 2020 • ~7 min
Tags: covid-19 isolation older-adults social-lives health-and-medicine
The loneliness of social isolation can affect your brain and raise dementia risk in older adults
The social isolation older adults are experiencing as they try to stay safe from the coronavirus pandemic is raising new mental health risks, but people can take steps to protect themselves.
Aug. 4, 2020 • ~9 min
Tags: alzheimers-disease health covid-19 coronavirus pandemic aging elderly isolation seniors touch social-isolation living-longer-2020 living-longer cognitive-decline living-alone
Social isolation: The COVID-19 pandemic's hidden health risk for older adults, and how to manage it
Social distancing is leaving older Americans more isolated and opening them up to serious health risks.
July 6, 2020 • ~8 min
Tags: health mental-health covid-19 coronavirus pandemic aging elderly social-distancing isolation seniors social-isolation living-longer-2020 living-longer
Quarantine bubbles – when done right – limit coronavirus risk and help fight loneliness
People are turning to quarantine bubbles as a way to see friends and family while limiting the risk from the coronavirus. Research shows that this can work, but it's not easy to be in a quaranteam.
June 17, 2020 • ~10 min
Tags: health public-health mental-health anxiety pandemic transmission isolation friendship risk-management harm-reduction lonliness
Coronavirus: the psychological impact of 'shielding' indoors – and how to move on
Many people who shielding during the coronavirus pandemic will need help to step forward and reclaim life.
June 12, 2020 • ~6 min
Tags: psychology medical-care coronavirus-2020 self-isolation lockdown
Isolation can cut your life short
Isolation and loneliness can have major physical and mental health consequences. New research shows socializing is critical to survival and longevity.
June 9, 2020 • ~5 min
Tags: isolation loneliness emotions social-lives health-and-medicine lifespan immune-systems
A perfect storm for medical PTSD: Isolation, intensive care and the coronavirus pandemic
COVID-19 patients are spending weeks in intensive care units, isolated and alone, knowing they have a disease that doctors don't fully understand. It's a recipe for post-traumatic stress disorder.
May 19, 2020 • ~7 min
Tags: health medicine mental-health covid-19 coronavirus depression anxiety psychology trauma social-distancing ptsd medical-care hospitals social-isolation patients
How do you stay safe now that states are reopening? An expert explains how to assess risk when reconnecting with friends and family
The U.S. is slowly reopening, but the messages from governments are confusing. An expert offers guidance on many people's first priority -- connecting with loved ones.
May 18, 2020 • ~8 min
Tags: covid-19 coronavirus pandemic social-distancing self-isolation cdc disease-transmission face-masks face-mask-shortage
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