COVID-19 and social support for seniors
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Released: 2020-04-30
The social support systems of seniors living in private households play an important role in minimizing their exposure to the COVID-19 virus. In 2016, more than 8 in 10 seniors who lived in private households reported having a high level of social support. However, some groups such as low-income seniors and seniors who frequently experienced mental health conditions faced lower levels of social support than other seniors.
Given the increased importance of seniors' social support during the COVID-19 pandemic, identifying which groups are most vulnerable to low levels of social support can facilitate efforts to provide greater assistance to the senior population during this time.
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For more information, please see the article "COVID-19 and social support for seniors: Do seniors have people they can depend on during difficult times?" released today in the series StatCan COVID-19: Data to Insights for a Better Canada (45280001).
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