Prolonged periods of social isolation are known to have significant negative health
consequences and reduce quality of life, an effect that is particularly pronounced in older …

Older adults experienced major changes during the COVID-19 pandemic and ensuing
restrictions, and it might be expected that those who were already socially isolated before …

Objectives We examine the relationship between social isolation, poor health behaviors,
and the perceived worsening of older adults' health behaviors following the coronavirus …

Isolation and loneliness are related to various aspects of health. Physical performance is a
central component of health. However, its relationship with isolation and loneliness is not …

Background Recent research has shown the mental health consequence of social
distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic, but longitudinal data are relatively scarce. It is …

Previous research has identified social isolation as a significant detriment to the wellbeing of
older adults. However, studies that consider endogenous issues are scarce. The present …

Objective The COVID-19 outbreak and associated physical distancing measures altered the
social world for most older adults, but people who live alone may have been …

Objectives We examined whether social isolation due to the COVID-19 shelter-in-place
orders was associated with greater loneliness and depression for older adults, and, if so …

Background During the COVID-19 pandemic, social distancing and reduced social contact
may have affected older adults' health. Objectives To evaluate the perceived impact of social …

Objectives The potential impact of social distancing policies during the coronavirus disease
2019 (COVID-19) pandemic on social isolation and loneliness is of increasing global …