Encouraging social engagement during isolation

While those living with brain injury experience increased isolation compared to those in the general public, the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic has amplified physical and social isolation. As healthcare treatment and daily operations in communities shifts towards online platforms, patients/clients are spending more time at home. Programs and services that normally would have been a social and recreational outlet have been moved online or deteriorated completely. Patients/clients are missing the person-to-person connections and as a result are experiencing increasing feelings of anxiety and loneliness.

As a service provider, there are ways you can encourage your patients/clients to stay connected with family, friends, and other social groups while protecting their health and the health of others in isolation.