In response to the coronavirus disease pandemic, we are now purposefully distancing seniors from their friends, family and others meaningful to them in order to keep them safe. This is an important health measure for our vulnerable senior population, and we stand behind it 100%.
But we are also concerned about the effects such physical isolation may have on our older loved ones. According to the National Institute on Aging (a division of the National Institutes of Health) research has linked social isolation to higher risks for a variety of physical and mental conditions. These conditions include obesity, high blood pressure, heart disease, anxiety, depression, cognitive decline and Alzheimer’s disease. They also include a weakened immune system — exactly the opposite of what our seniors need to protect themselves in the current crisis.
During this confusing and stressful time, we are here to help.
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