Anyone can feel lonely, but we tend to associate loneliness with elderly people. It’s certainly true that many older people struggle with loneliness; 1.4 million people over the age of 50 often feel lonely, and the circumstances that we’re more likely to encounter later in life, such as...
LonelinessOlder ageElderly peopleUnited KingdomQuality of life–This paper aims to present and discuss a range of evidence from across the UK and further afield that supports the view that preventing loneliness through action by all ages will ultimately improve the health and wellbeing of older ...
This error of fact, the claim that chronological age is not an independent risk factor, does no service to the elderly and will in fact mislead those who need to make difficult decisions in the weeks and months ahead. Others, such as the British Society of Gerontology have made similar clai...
This error of fact, the claim that chronological age is not an independent risk factor, does no service to the elderly and will in fact mislead those who need to make difficult decisions in the weeks and months ahead. Others, such as the British Society of Gerontology have made similar clai...
Biological brain age is a brain-predicted age using machine learning to indicate brain health and its associated conditions. The presence of an older predi
The finding that loneliness was higher in individualistic compared to collectivist cultures should also be interpreted with caution. The vast majority of participants resided in individualistic countries, particularly the UK, where loneliness has been a focus of discussion in the media. However, that ...
elderly man who follows a similar daily routine throughout the year without any human contact during festive seasons.He yearns for some connection and affection as he leaves a voicemail recording on his phone, only for no-one to call or leave a message.“It was very important for me to ...
Further, marital status had a partial mediating effect on the relationship between social isolation, loneliness, and psychological well-being. Conclusions The findings of the study can be incorporated into measures aiming at alleviation of feelings of social isolation and loneliness among the elderly. ...
Even the rich aren't often happy. Their wealth is at best only a temporary distraction. It doesn't make them immune to emotional and mental suffering, or to disease and death. They too must deal with loneliness, the deaths of loved ones and the frustrations and boredom of old age. —Fr...
Further steps include discussion of loneliness in weekly departmental meetings with the wider Multi-Disciplinary Team. journal article LitStream Collection 2483 Hyponatremia In elderly: a systematic review and Meta-analysis Shah, S; Barot, A 2025 Age & Ageing doi: 10.1093/ageing/afae277.115 ...