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 …

Understanding the social determinants of health (SDoH), social risk factors, and health-
related social needs (HRSN) is critical to creating equitable health and care for all patients …

Loneliness is the subjective feeling people experience when they feel less socially
connected to others than they desire. Beyond the impact to mental health and well-being …

Background Changes in loneliness are associated with corresponding changes in
depression, anxiety, and general health in population surveys, but few studies have …

Healthcare systems are increasingly investing in approaches to address social determinants
of health and health disparities. Such initiatives dovetail with certain approaches to …

Objectives This study aimed to examine the validity and reliability of a rapid, clinically
administrable loneliness screening tool for older adults called the ALONE scale. Design This …

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 A number of studies have identified patient-, provider-, and community-level
barriers to effective diabetes management among South Asian Americans, who have a high …

Social isolation (SI) is a state of low social interaction with peers associated with various
adverse health consequences in older adults living in the community. SI is most often …

Despite the substantial health and economic burdens posed by the social determinants of
health (SDH), these have yet to be efficiently, sufficiently, and sustainably addressed in …