ABSTRACT
The COVID-19 pandemic made us think more and see the consequences it has for the older adults, especially those living in nursing homes. Isolation and a sense of loneliness have become part of the everyday life of this social group. This text aims to show what factors influence the sense of loneliness of older adults experiencing isolation due to the restrictions caused by the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic. An attempt was made to indicate possible actions in this area, for example by pointing to the use of new technologies, which may significantly contribute to limiting the negative effects of the pandemic on social life. It should be borne in mind that the presented research concerns Polish older adults, however, the COVID-19 pandemic has had its irreversible impact on the lives of people all over the world, both young people and, above all, older adults.
