Social isolation and loneliness are serious yet underappreciated public health risks that
affect a significant portion of the older adult population. Approximately one-quarter of …

Loneliness and social isolation are strongly associated with several adverse health
outcomes in older persons including death and functional impairments. The strength of …

Both social isolation and loneliness are associated with increased mortality, but it is
uncertain whether their effects are independent or whether loneliness represents the …

Research shows that social isolation and loneliness are important health issues for older
adults. This message is increasingly being recognized by policy makers and service …

Background Social isolation and loneliness are critical to the health of older adults, but they
have not been well‐described at the end of life. Objectives To determine the prevalence and …

Objective To review the problems of social isolation, loneliness, and social vulnerability in
older adults and the associated risks, and to help primary care providers identify patients at …

Human beings are social animals and our biological, psychological, and social systems
evolved to thrive in collaborative networks of people. In many societies, social networks are …

Background Loneliness and social isolation are emerging public health challenges for aging
populations. Methods We followed N= 11 302 US Health and Retirement Study participants …

Background Social isolation and loneliness in older adults are substantial public health
problems. Interventions have been examined for their effect on reducing social isolation and …

Objective: To examine the relationship of social isolation, loneliness and health outcomes
among older adults. Methods: Using data from the Leave Behind Questionnaire of the …