Senior Social Frailty
What Is Senior Social Frailty and Who Is at Risk?
Posted on February 20th, by Mark Winter in Aging, Aging In Place, Anxiety, Senior Health, Senior Independence, Senior Loneliness, Senior Mental Health, Senior Social Frailty. No Comments
It’s easy for older adults to slip into spending too much time alone, which can lead to senior social frailty.
Not so long ago, we were all taking precautions to protect ourselves and loved ones from the spread of COVID-19. For older adults, who were especially vulnerable, this meant isolating at home and avoiding social interactions. While these measures were necessary for safety, they created a new norm of solitary living for many seniors—one that has persisted long after the height of the pandemic and is causing a condition known as senior social frailty.
