According to the University of Michigan’s National Poll on Healthy Aging, during the pandemic, 19% of adults between 50-80 years old have experienced depression and sadness.
Results from the poll also suggest at least 28% of seniors say they feel more worried and anxious.
In addition, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, social isolation and loneliness in older adults are serious public health risks, putting seniors at risk for developing dementia and other serious medical conditions.
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