How The Loneliness Epidemic Costs Us BIG

There is a hidden epidemic happening during COVID-19, and it started long before the novel coronavirus ever became a threat. Loneliness decreases lifespan by 20 years on average, which is more than alcoholism or obesity. What’s more, loneliness leads to decreases in health that necessitate more medical resources. The elderly and disabled have been hit especially hard by the COVID-19 pandemic, but the loneliness they are experiencing right now is going to leave an even greater impact than most people realize.

Adult daycare is one of the tools used to fight back against the loneliness epidemic. 18% of suicide deaths are among seniors, and 77% of Americans say they lack a supportive network. Adult daycare helps to combat loneliness by giving seniors and those with disabilities a place to go to socialize and have their health monitored, all while costing almost $60,000 less a year than a nursing home.

During the pandemic, adult daycare is having to adapt to solve the medical and social needs of vulnerable patients. This is a crucial service during these difficult times that is often forgotten about. Learn more about adult daycare during COVID-19 from the infographic below.

Infographic source: https://oasisdaycenter.com/the-real-cost-of-the-loneliness-epidemic/