lonely senior woman at home sitting by the window sill; COVID-19 isolation in the Bronx.

The Scars of COVID-19 Isolation Among Seniors in the Bronx

After more than a year of restricted activities and minimal contact with loved ones, COVID-19 isolation has taken its toll on seniors. Although many American seniors are fully vaccinated against COVID-19, the pandemic has left indelible scars on this vulnerable population. Moreover, so many routines — those that seniors once relied upon for social contact —…