Older persons who live alone are at higher risk of isolation and lack of access to necessary services during the pandemic. Older women, who constitute the majority of the oldest old, are disproportionately affected. Older people who live alone do not always have family members nearby, to share information about the ‘barrier gestures’, to look after them in case of symptoms, and to call for help if needed. Physical distancing measures must explicitly allow people to leave their house to take care of those who live alone and may need help with everyday tasks.
Older Persons Who Live Alone
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