Loneliness among older European adults: results from the survey of health, aging and retirement in Europe

ConclusionIn this sample of older Europeans, several demographic characteristics, specific adverse health conditions, stressful life events and social isolation indicators were associated with feelings of loneliness. Policy initiatives for the alleviation of loneliness in older age should therefore aim at improving psychosocial and health-related difficulties faced by this population.
Source: Journal of Public Health - Category: Health Management Source Type: research