In response to the particular vulnerability that nursing home residents face with respect to COVID-19, many nursing homes have been quick to implement strict isolation guidelines to protect their patients. However, this social isolation also has had the unfortunate effect of increasing depression and anxiety while worsening dementia and ability of many "to thrive." Although many attempted to allow for drive-in/by the window visitations, this confused and agitated many residents, who relied on daily visits by family members to prompt eating. A paper mentioned in the reference below reported how social isolation can promote poor health and greater risk for mortality. These problems have accentuated existing problems in the industry of poor conditions and staffing.