Social Isolation and Loneliness in Older Adults: Opportunities for the Health Care System

Published:
March 6, 2020

This book evaluates the affect social isolation and loneliness have on health and quality of life in those aged 50 and older, highlighting vulnerable populations, including those living in rural communities. Recommendations are made on screening for negative health impacts related to social isolation and developing interventions to help address this issue in clinical settings.

The print-version of the book is available for purchase, or you can access the free PDF, Social Isolation and Loneliness in Older Adults: Opportunities for the Health Care System.

Suggested Book Citation

National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2020. Social Isolation and Loneliness in Older Adults: Opportunities for the Health Care System. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. https://doi.org/10.17226/25663.

 

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