Older adults who didn't have enough savings to cover emergency expenses during the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic ...
A new study published in Frontiers in Psychology suggests that feeling lonely can be a significant predictor of how well our ...
Loneliness, social isolation and living alone are significant risk factors for mortality, particularly in older adults, according to the results of a new study.
Loneliness and social isolation in older adults are commonly reported with high rates occurring in a number of sociodemographic groups.
Some older adults may have a medical issue, could be dealing with difficult emotions or find some adaptations inaccessible.
The symptoms of late-life depression are easily mistaken for normal ageing or cognitive impairment, says Associate Professor Ng Chong Jin of Khoo Teck Puat Hospital.
Studies show that higher levels of loneliness and social isolation – especially in older adults – are linked to greater ...