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Care Home's 'Hugging Room' Fights Pandemic Isolation

11/29/2025

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In November 2020, an Italian care home introduced a "hugging room" to combat isolation during the Covid-19 pandemic.
As the virus spread, care homes faced strict measures to protect vulnerable residents.
Video calls provided some connection but lacked the warmth of physical interaction.
The "hugging room" let residents embrace loved ones safely through a plastic screen, addressing the emotional toll of isolation.

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Story summary

In November 2020, an Italian care home introduced a "hugging room" to combat isolation during the Covid-19 pandemic.
As the virus spread, care homes faced strict measures to protect vulnerable residents.
Video calls provided some connection but lacked the warmth of physical interaction.
The "hugging room" let residents embrace loved ones safely through a plastic screen, addressing the emotional toll of isolation.