Dr. Brittney Schrick Research shows that loneliness and social isolation increase the risk of premature death among older adults more than smoking, obesity, or physical inactivity. Older adults have always been at risk of experiencing loneliness and social isolation, and the current pandemic conditions have worsened this risk. 1 29 2021 Friday, January 29, 2021 8:07:11 AM PDT Family Life Fridays,family life,aging,loneliness bschrick@uada.edu