One in eight over-55s regularly feel lonely and isolated during COVID-19

A study of 250 Central & Cecil (C&C) residents out today finds 12% experience feelings of loneliness/isolation on a daily/weekly basis – higher than other recent studies.

It found that the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic has heightened existing feelings of loneliness and isolation among people aged 55 and that speaking with family and friends, taking up a new hobby/activity and regular walks seen as best coping mechanisms to manage feelings.

Furthermore, the extent to which residents report loneliness and isolation on a daily/weekly or monthly basis suggests that the problem is more serious than other studies might suggest.