Social isolation among older adults in long-term care: A scoping review
SA Boamah, R Weldrick, TSJ Lee… - Journal of Aging and …, 2021 - journals.sagepub.com
Objectives: A wealth of literature has established risk factors for social isolation among older
people; however, much of this research has focused on community-dwelling populations …
people; however, much of this research has focused on community-dwelling populations …
Technological interventions for loneliness and social isolation among older adults: A scoping review protocol
Background Loneliness and social isolation are prevalent public health concerns among
community-dwelling older adults. One approach that is becoming an increasingly popular …
community-dwelling older adults. One approach that is becoming an increasingly popular …
“It's the worst bloody feeling in the world”: Experiences of loneliness and social isolation among older people living in care homes
Loneliness and social isolation in later life result in social exclusion, reduced well-being,
and significant health problems. Yet, we have a limited understanding of the meanings that …
and significant health problems. Yet, we have a limited understanding of the meanings that …
COVID-19 and the portrayal of older people in New Zealand news media
International epidemiological data have emphasised that COVID-19 poses a particular
threat to older adults. As media coverage plays an important, direct role in shaping official …
threat to older adults. As media coverage plays an important, direct role in shaping official …
Tackling poverty and social isolation using a smart rural development initiative
ABSTARCT A common policy challenge across many countries is how to accommodate an
increasingly ageing and vulnerable rural population. Everyday challenges include proximity …
increasingly ageing and vulnerable rural population. Everyday challenges include proximity …
Social connectedness: what matters to older people?
While social connectedness is heralded as a key enabler of positive health and social
outcomes for older people, rarely have they themselves had the opportunity to express their …
outcomes for older people, rarely have they themselves had the opportunity to express their …
Reciprocal interactions between gut microbiota and host social behavior
Animals harbor an extensive, dynamic microbial ecosystem in their gut. Gut microbiota (GM)
supposedly modulate various host functions including fecundity, metabolism, immunity …
supposedly modulate various host functions including fecundity, metabolism, immunity …
The public library as social infrastructure for older patrons: Exploring the implications of online library programming for older adults during COVID-19
NK Dalmer, BL Mitrovica - Library & Information Science Research, 2022 - Elsevier
Public library systems' websites were often the sole means for older patrons to access library
services and programming during the COVID-19 pandemic. This study integrated …
services and programming during the COVID-19 pandemic. This study integrated …
Between loneliness and belonging: Narratives of social isolation among immigrant older adults in Canada
Research points to a higher risk for social isolation and loneliness among new immigrant
and refugee older adults. Our article draws from a research project that explored the …
and refugee older adults. Our article draws from a research project that explored the …
Social isolation among spousal and adult-child caregivers: Findings from the Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging
Objectives The caregiving outcomes of spousal and adult-child caregivers are widely
studied since they are the most common source of support provided to adults. However, the …
studied since they are the most common source of support provided to adults. However, the …