“We Don't Feel so Alone”: A Qualitative Study of Virtual Memory Cafés to Support Social Connectedness Among Individuals Living With Dementia and Care Partners During COVID-19

“We Don't Feel so Alone”: A Qualitative Study of Virtual Memory Cafés to Support Social Connectedness Among Individuals Living With Dementia and Care Partners During COVID-19

Introduction: Loneliness and low social support can be detrimental to the health of individuals living with Alzheimer's and related dementias (ADRD) and family care partners. Restrictions on gatherings to prevent the spread of COVID-19 create an even greater risk for social isolation. Memory Ca...

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Main Authors: Sara S. Masoud, Kylie N. Meyer, Lauryn Martin Sweet, Patricia J. Prado, Carole L. White
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2021-05-01
Series:Frontiers in Public Health
Subjects:
Memory Cafés
dementia
caregiving
social connectedness
isolation
COVID-19
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpubh.2021.660144/full

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