The COVID-19 pandemic has sharpened the risk of isolation among senior citizens, especially those who are living alone. We look at an example of a community initiative to check-in with seniors living alone, and how it could help.



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The COVID-19 pandemic has sharpened the risk of<a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/lifestyle/living/2020/09/09/keeping-phone-lines-open-for-isolated-seniors"> isolation among senior citizens</a>, especially those who are living alone. We look at an example of a community initiative to check-in with seniors living alone, and how it could help.

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