For healthcare providers who work in geriatrics, you understand that social isolation and loneliness was already an issue for many older people, and COVID-19 has only exacerbated this. Luckily, there are proven strategies you can employ to mitigate loneliness in seniors.Human beings require connection to others to survive and thrive. After all, experiencing belongingness and love from interpersonal relationships is part of Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs. It’s no surprise … [Read more...]