Loneliness in older adults

Five things to know about loneliness in older adults are presented. These are the following: 1. Loneliness is an emotional state of perceived social isolation; 2. Loneliness is common among older adults and linked to declines in health; 3. Loneliness is as harmful as other well-established risk fact...

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Published in:	Canadian Medical Association journal (CMAJ) Vol. 191; no. 17; p. E476
Main Authors:	Stall, Nathan M., Savage, Rachel D., Rochon, Paula A.
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Canada Elsevier Inc 29.04.2019 Joule Inc CMA Impact, Inc
Subjects:	Aged Aged, 80 and over Cardiovascular disease Cognition Depression (Mood disorder) Elderly Female Health aspects Health services utilization Humans Independent Living - psychology Internal Medicine Intervention Loneliness Loneliness - psychology Male Mental disorders Mortality Older people Practice Psychological aspects Public health Quality of Life Resveratrol Risk factors Social aspects Social Isolation United Kingdom > UK
ISSN:	0820-3946, 1488-2329, 1488-2329
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