Characterization of Social Isolation and Perception of Loneliness in a Group of Chilean Older People Post-Pandemic
Published in Alzheimers & Dementia: Public Health, 2025
Recommended citation: Gierke, C., Navarro, C. F., Martinez, M., Delgado, C., Delano, P. H., Medel, V., et al. (2024). Characterization of social isolation and perception of loneliness in a group of Chilean older people post-pandemic. Alzheimer’s & Dementia, 20(S7), e089300. https://doi.org/10.1002/alz.089300 https://doi.org/10.1002/alz.089300
Co-authored an exploratory study analyzing social isolation and perceived loneliness in older adults in a post-pandemic context.
The analysis examined relationships between social disconnection, depressive symptoms, and pandemic-related concerns in a Chilean cohort.
Results provided early evidence of mental health vulnerabilities associated with social isolation, contributing to subsequent research on aging and post-pandemic well-being.