Social Distancing - What Coronavirus Social Distancing Looks Like 4 The Elderly - Interview with Dr. Laurie Archbald

Social Distance Doesn’t Mean Social Isolation 

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People who are older or with underlying medical

conditions risk the severest consequences from the

coronavirus, but they’re also most at risk for social

isolation. Dr. Laurie Archbald-Pannone, a geriatrician

in Virginia, can explain ways seniors can avoid

catching the virus but still stay connected to others.

“As geriatricians, we promote the benefits of social

engagement to our patients; we remind them of the poor

health outcomes associated with social isolation. Now,

with COVID-19, the times have changed. But along with

the risk of coronavirus infection comes the risk of

social isolation.” She’ll explain ways to help seniors

stay connected using technology, why it’s important to

take breaks from the news, and what family and friends

can do to help those who live alone. She says, “Social

distancing does not mean social isolation, and even a

potentially deadly virus should not force us to be

alone. Now, more than ever, people need to find smart

ways to stay connected.

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