Susan Pinker, an author and psychologist, once said, “Social Isolation is the Public Health risk of our time. The secret to living longer may be your social life.” In this episode of the Public Health Insight Podcast, Ann and Justine from Age Friendly Peterborough, join us to talk about the distinction between social isolation and loneliness, its broader health implications, the burden on caregivers, and how the COVID-19 pandemic has created challenges for seniors living in community dwellings.

Podcast Guests

• Ann MacLeod
• Justine Levesque

Podcast Hosts

• Gordon Thane, BMSc, MPH, PMP®
• Leshawn Benedict, MPH, MSc, PMP®

References for Our Discussion 

• Age-friendly Peterborough Plan

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Music Credits

1. Twin Musicom - Not Without the Rest
2. Kevin MacLeod - Almost in F - Tranquillity

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