Social Isolation and Loneliness in Older Adults Opportunities for the Health Car

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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 community-dwelling Americans aged 65 and older are considered to be socially isolated, and a significant proportion of adults in the United States report feeling lonely. People who are 50 years of age or older are more likely to experience many of the risk factors that can cause or exacerbate social isolation or loneliness, such as living alone, the loss of family or friends, chronic illness, and sensory impairments. Over a life course, social isolation and loneliness may be episodic or chronic, depending upon an individual's circumstances and perceptions.\nA substantial body of evidence demonstrates that social\n\nSocial Isolation and Loneliness in Older Adults\nOpportunities for the Health Care System\nFree UK delivery on this item.\n\nThis brand new item is available with free UK delivery using Royal Mail;