Background Social isolation is a global public health threat. Veterans are particularly at risk
for social isolation due to high rates of comorbid physical and mental health problems. Yet …

Objectives Social isolation is a critical public health issue that affects multiple domains of
well-being among older adults, but little is known about social isolation among older military …

Early evidence of remote, volunteer-led social support interventions to reduce social
isolation in older adults has been encouraging; however, evaluation data on outcomes …

Older adults reporting social isolation are at increased risk for numerous negative health
outcomes, including depressive symptoms, decreased quality of life, and cardiovascular …

Background: Screening and referral programs for social isolation and loneliness in older
patients increased during the COVID-19 pandemic in primary care settings to mitigate …

Background Social isolation is a known predictor of mortality that disproportionately affects
vulnerable populations in the USA. Although experts began to recognize it as a public health …

Introduction: Social isolation among older individuals is associated with poor health
outcomes. However, less is known about the association between social isolation and …

Objective Chronic social isolation is a risk factor for all-cause mortality and disease
progression, but is not routinely screened for in clinical settings. This study analyzed …

Social isolation is a well-documented contributor to poor mental and physical health, and
interventions promoting social connectedness have been associated with various health …

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 …