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Accompanying loneliness
The topic will be addressed from the perspective of professionals and caregivers, as well as people who work in the field of social volunteering.
Are you a health or social professional, if you work in the field of geriatrics and gerontology, if you are interested in social volunteering, or if you are concerned about the well-being of older people?
The World Health Organization considers loneliness to be one of the great pandemics of the 21st century, a phenomenon that has increased as a result of COVID-19.
The mandatory lockdown has worsened the loneliness that many older people were already experiencing before the pandemic. Both those living alone and those residing in care homes and nursing homes have had to adapt to seeing their families and friends less frequently, with the help of professionals, caregivers, and the extensive network of volunteers who work tirelessly to support this vulnerable group.
Has this situation been managed well? Have the rights of older people been respected in decision-making? How should we act to alleviate this social and emotional isolation in the event of a new outbreak?
The topic will be addressed from the perspective of professionals and caregivers, as well as people who work in the field of social volunteering.
Are you a health or social professional, if you work in the field of geriatrics and gerontology, if you are interested in social volunteering, or if you are concerned about the well-being of older people?
The World Health Organization considers loneliness to be one of the great pandemics of the 21st century, a phenomenon that has increased as a result of COVID-19.
The mandatory lockdown has worsened the loneliness that many older people were already experiencing before the pandemic. Both those living alone and those residing in care homes and nursing homes have had to adapt to seeing their families and friends less frequently, with the help of professionals, caregivers, and the extensive network of volunteers who work tirelessly to support this vulnerable group.
Has this situation been managed well? Have the rights of older people been respected in decision-making? How should we act to alleviate this social and emotional isolation in the event of a new outbreak?