Very less is known about loneliness amongst the elderly populations living with various Non-communicable diseases.#The present study aimed to evaluate the prevalence and correlates of loneliness among elderly patients with Non-communicable diseases.#296 patients attending the chronic disease clinic of ...
Loneliness amongst older people in Europe: a comparative study of welfare regimes Article 06 September 2018 Who Feels Lonely in the European Union? Chapter © 2024 Introduction Loneliness is a negative experience that occurs when there is a discrepancy between desired and achieved levels of ...
In practice, public services (e.g., healthcare, education, elderly care) and public information have increasingly become web-based, since the Internet demonstrates its potential in improving the provision of public services. Additionally, older people have been considered as a highly relevant ...
The elderly who live alone: their mental health and social relationships. In a community survey of the elderly in Hobart, persons who lived alone were compared to those who lived with others. Those who lived alone were more often widows and had had more education. They had markedly fewer clo...
The prevalence of, and risk factors for, loneliness in later life: a survey of older people in Great Britain This study examines the prevalence of loneliness amongst older people in Great Britain, and makes comparisons with the findings of studies undertaken durin... CR Victor,SJ Scambler,A Bo...
In the Indian context, which is perceived as collectivistic in nature, the joint family system has prevailed over the years, where the older adults have had a pivotal role to play. Consequently, social isolation and loneliness experienced was less prevalent amongst the older adults. However, with...
Loneliness, also known as subjective isolation, is defined as “the subjective unpleasant or distressing feeling of a lack of connection to other people, along with a desire for more, or more satisfying, social relationships” [6]. Conversely, SI, or objective isolation, refers to “having obje...
Exploring the relationship between loneliness and volunteering amongst Australian adults: a cross-sectional study Background: Alleviating loneliness and fostering social connections and a sense of belonging are essential for individuals' well-being in the aftermath of ... T Williams,A Lakhani,E Spelten...
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The relationship between perceived loneliness and depression in the elderly and influencing factors. Perspect Psychiatric Care. 2021;57:351–7. https://doi.org/10.1111/ppc.12572. Article Google Scholar O ́ Luanaigh C, Lawlorz BA. Loneliness and the health of older people. Int J Geriatr ...