Ageing and Longevity

COVID-19: Virtual contact increased loneliness among some older people

older people, like this man here, may have experienced more loneliness as a result of COVID-19

COVID-19 has increased the risk of loneliness, particularly for older people. Image: Unsplash/ Huy Phan

Emma Charlton
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How the pandemic has affected loneliness. Image: Loneliness amid the pandemic
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