Understanding the social and leisure needs of lonely and socially isolated older adults living in residential care: a qualitative study

Conclusion: Loneliness and social isolation are idiographic experiences. Contributors to loneliness and social isolation are also reported as barriers to attending programming. Recommendations are made, many of which rely on greater staffing resources and psychoeducation.PMID:37735879 | DOI:10.1080/13607863.2023.2258828

Source: Aging and Mental Health - September 22, 2023 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Geneva Millett Giselle Franco Alexandra J Fiocco Source Type: research