Background. Deficiencies in older people's social relationships (including loneliness, social
isolation, and low social support) have been implicated as a cause of premature mortality …

The health and well‐being consequences of social isolation and loneliness in old age are
increasingly being recognised. The purpose of this scoping review was to take stock of the …

Supportive social ties enhance physical and mental health among older adults. Conversely,
social isolation, loneliness, and stressful social ties contribute to higher risk of disability, poor …

Background Health behaviors are a key determinant of health and well-being that are
influenced by the nature of the social environment. This study examined associations …

Objectives Primary care is well positioned to identify and address loneliness and social
isolation in older adults, given its gatekeeper function in many healthcare systems. We …

Objective Although it has been suggested that living alone is a “social risk factor” for adverse
health outcomes, poor social network may confound the association. This study aimed to …

Background and aims: Global social support measures have been shown to be related to
several health outcomes. However, little is known about the effects of differing social ties and …

Abstract Background/Objectives Over the past decade, the quantity and quality of social
relationships in later life have become one of the main challenges facing an aging society …

It is well-documented that social isolation is detrimental to health and well-being. What is
less clear is what types of social networks allow older adults to get the social support they …

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 …