Senior loneliness and isolation are serious public health concerns that require our focus. Age, changing social dynamics, bereavement, and restricted mobility are just a few of the reasons why seniors often feel cut off from the outside world. Loneliness and social isolation can have a serious negative impact on seniors’ physical and mental health as well as their general well-being. This article will discuss risk assessment methods and provide several strategies for encouraging social interaction in addition to exploring the negative health effects of loneliness and social isolation in the elderly.
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