Social Distance Doesn’t Mean Social Isolation

Research has shown that prolonged social isolation is a significant detriment to health. Paradoxically, one of the chief methods of preventing transmission of COVID-19 has been social distancing. This is of particular concern for people with hearing loss who are already at greater risk for the health impacts of social isolation.

Hamilton® CapTel® created this brief, Social Distance Doesn’t Mean Social Isolation, designed to help hearing healthcare professionals provide context around the dangers of social isolation. In it, you’ll also learn:

• The profound risk for people who experience prolonged social isolation
• The impact hearing loss can have on the potential of experiencing severe loneliness
• The many ways to mitigate these risks

Download the brief and share with your patients as an informative conversation starter.