Impact of Social Isolation and Loneliness on Mental Health in Long-term Care Setting

Authors: Pavani Kottapalli

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.13959565

Short DOI: https://doi.org/g8nnqs

Country: USA

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Abstract: Social isolation and loneliness and associated risksamong older adults in the community setting are extensively covered in existing literature. Studies highlight the prevalence of social isolation and factors such as physical limitation, loss of social network, and changes in the living arrangements in the older population, leaving them more vulnerableto social isolation in community settings in the United States. However, there is limited research on older adults residing in the Long-Term Care (LTC). It is evident in recent years how the COVID-19pandemic impacted the people living in long-term care (LTC) facilities more than any other community,which led to significant adverse healthcare outcomes. This article highlights the relation of social isolation in the LTC facility with dementia and depression and the need for necessary actions to be taken to safeguard people at the LTC facility.

Keywords: Isolation, Loneliness, Long-term care, Dementia, Depression, COVID-19

Paper Id: 231284

Published On: 2022-12-08

Published In: Volume 10, Issue 6, November-December 2022

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