May 2023 PMID 37170234

Increased prevalence of loneliness and associated risk factors during the COVID-19 pandemic: findings from the Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging (CLSA).

Susan A Kirkland, Lauren E Griffith, Urun Erbas Oz, Mary Thompson, Andrew Wister, Laura Kadowaki, Nicole E Basta, Jacqueline McMillan, Christina Wolfson, Parminder Raina

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Peak: 4 in May 2023

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What people are saying

The overall tone demonstrates agreement with the research, with posts referencing how loneliness disproportionately affects older adults, such as mentions of health outcomes and the need for community support; the use of hashtags and references to COVID-19's impact emphasizes concern and relevance, contributing to a generally engaged but cautiously impactful dialogue.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge the findings of increased loneliness among older adults during the pandemic, showing general support for the research conclusions.

InterestHigh interest

Posts express a high level of curiosity and concern about the issue, with multiple hashtags highlighting relevant topics like social connection and elderly wellness.

EngagementModerate engagement

Some users engage thoughtfully by emphasizing the importance of understanding loneliness and its health impacts, indicating a moderate level of in-depth discussion.

ImpactModerate impact

While many recognize the importance of the findings, the conversations suggest partial influence, mainly raising awareness rather than prompting immediate policy change.

Abstract in brief

The study found that loneliness among older adults in Canada increased significantly during the COVID-19 pandemic, with the prevalence rising from about 30.75% before the pandemic to 50.5% during it.
Women, urban residents, and those with pre-pandemic loneliness were more affected, while those aged 75 and older experienced a smaller increase.
Factors linked to higher loneliness during the pandemic included being female, living alone, having depression, multiple chronic conditions, and lower education levels.]

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COVID-19 Pandemic's Impact on Loneliness in Older Adults in Canada

Loneliness among older adults in Canada increased significantly during the COVID-19 pandemic, rising from 30.75% to 50.5%. Factors such as gender, living situation, health, and education levels influenced this rise.

Medicine RTCL TV · Sep 5, 2023 3 views

Junior Imprint

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Dec 19, 2023 · 52 followers View post →

Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging (CLSA)

@clsa_elcv · X

#CLSAFindings

May 26, 2023 · 3 likes · 3,474 followers View post →

Susan DAlessandro (she, her)

@susan_advocate · X

RT @DiverseElders: Older adults have been disproportionately impacted by #COVID19 during the pandemic. Given clear evidence of the relation…

May 17, 2023 · 4 shares · 1,540 followers View post →

Emancipatory Sciences Lab

@EmancipatoryLab · X

RT @DiverseElders: Older adults have been disproportionately impacted by #COVID19 during the pandemic. Given clear evidence of the relation…

May 17, 2023 · 4 shares · 1,122 followers View post →

DiverseElders

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May 17, 2023 · 2 likes · 4 shares · 10,260 followers View post →