identified 58 relevant studies of interventions to reduce social isolation, social support and loneliness that could potentially be adapted for people living in pandemic-related isolation. Most of the studies (51 out of 58) related to older people—a group that often face the strictest limitations...
One survey respondent, a 76-year-old man from Georgia said, “I am the last living member of my family. My best friend of 55 years passed away in September and I miss him every day.” Combating Loneliness & Isolation in Seniors Lack of social opportunities and not being able to spend...
SOCIAL isolationSOCIAL servicesThe COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated the feeling of loneliness, especially among older adults. This study aims to investigate any association between COVID-19 cases in Greece and the number of Loneliness Helpline calls at the Friendship at Every Age program...
Loneliness Awareness Week (which took place last week, the 12th-18th June) was set up by Marmalade Trust to get people talking about loneliness and how we can combat it, so that we can support ourselves and others.
More than half of people with severe mental illness are lonely, the subjective state associated with social isolation and lack of desired relationships. Their loneliness is related to impaired ability to make and keep friends, lack of op... EF Perese,M Wolf - 《Issues Ment Health Nurs》 被...
Understanding Loneliness in Seniors Aging brings many changes that can contribute to a more solitary life. One of the biggest issues for seniors is that their social circles begin to shrink as the years go by. On one hand, retiring grants older adults more free time for hobbies and relaxation...
Other recurring lines of enquiry included the difference between self-imposed and involuntary isolation; the benefits and limits of public space in fostering true connections; the role of technology as both a cause and a remedy for loneliness; and the forms of willpower, funding and organising –...
Loneliness is not just a social problem — it also has profound medical implications. Described by medical professionals as a “silent epidemic”, increased social isolation impacts our mental health, and our physical health too. Last year, a major study claimed that loneliness could increase theri...
Social isolation and loneliness-common concerns in older adults-are exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. To address social isolation in nursing home residents, the Yale School of Medicine Geriatrics Student Interest Group initiated a Telephone Outreach in the COVID-19 Outbreak (TOCO) Program that ...
Loneliness and isolation can be a major cause of unhappiness and can contribute towards depression and mental illness in older age. These associations are recognised by academics, policy makers and older people's representative organisations alike in several countries, and many corrective...