The number of people who have lost their lives due to complications from COVID is hard to even fathom. In trying to comprehend a number over 330,000, I established that you could fill a professional football stadium five times. This number continues to grow despite the efforts of reducing risks. I want to bring awareness to the devastating effects of isolation, as it contributes to non-related COVID deaths.  The absence of family and friends is the harsh reality of the pandemic for residents in nursing homes, assisted living and in the community. It is of specific detriment to people with