Objectives To effectively reduce loneliness in older adults, interventions should be based on
firm evidence regarding risk factors for loneliness in that population. This systematic review …

The authors of this review both served on the National Academy of Science, Engineering,
and Medicine Committee that produced the report,“Social Isolation and Loneliness in Older …

Social isolation and loneliness are serious yet underappreciated public health risks that
affect a significant portion of the older adult population. Approximately one-quarter of …

Rationale There are increasing worries that lockdowns and 'stay-at-home'orders due to the
COVID-19 pandemic could lead to a rise in loneliness, which is recognised as a major …

Purpose Loneliness is increasingly recognised as the next critical public health issue. A
plausible reason for this concern may be related to emerging societal trends affecting the …

Loneliness is associated with mental health and thus is of particular concern in the COVID-
19 pandemic, due to physical distancing restrictions and shelter-in-place orders. The current …

The dramatic shift toward social distancing measures presents important challenges to the
health and wellbeing of community-dwelling older adults, particularly those who are frail …

As a result of the difficulties brought by COVID-19 and its associated lockdowns, many
individuals and companies have turned to robots in order to overcome the challenges of the …

Late-life depression occurring in older adults is common, recurrent, and malignant. It is
characterized by affective symptoms, but also cognitive decline, medical comorbidity, and …

The mental health effects of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic may shape
population health for many years to come. Failure to address the mental health issues …