In recent years, there has been growing recognition of the threats to health posed by
loneliness. One of the main strategies that has been recommended to address this is social …

Background Hearing loss is linked to loneliness and social isolation, but evidence is
typically based on self-reported hearing. This study quantifies the associations of objective …

Social isolation, itself a risk factor for loneliness, manifests differently within the older adult
population (Machielse, 2015) and calls for a multifaceted approach to address diverse root …

Loneliness, or the subjective feeling of social isolation, is an important social determinant of
health. Loneliness is associated with poor physical health, including higher rates of …

This book is a seminal guide to loneliness and social isolation in old age, providing a
comprehensive overview of the important correlates of socioeconomic, health and lifestyle …

What Are “Social Prescriptions” and How Should They Be Integrated Into Care Plans? | Journal of
Ethics | American Medical Association Skip to main content AMA Journal of Ethics ® Illuminating …

Objective This study aims to elucidate the complex relationship among social isolation,
loneliness, and perception of social isolation and its influence on depressive symptoms by …

This chapter considers loneliness and its role as potentially the most pressing public mental
health issue around the world. Our chapter begins by documenting the many costs and …

Background Loneliness is a significant public health challenge in the United States,
especially among older adults. The epidemiology of loneliness among older adults in …

Background Little is known about the long-term impact of hearing and vision impairment on
social isolation. This study quantifies the association between hearing, vision, and …