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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Produced by: Tee Shiao Eek

Presented by: Dashran Yohan, Lim Sue Ann & Juliet Jacobs

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Tags:  The Bigger Picture,  The Daily Digest,  elderly people,  senior citizens,  checking on the elderly,  home alone,  COVID-19,  physical distancing,  community centers,  local communities,  Healthcare, Pharma, Biotech,  Personal Development,  Health