Loneliness, frailty linked to health problems in older adults
By
Kristen Fischer
Mar 04, 2024
Loneliness and frailty can be common among older people — and it can have a negative impact on their physical health, according to a review published on Feb. 29 in The Lancet Healthy Longevity.
Report: Moderate, severe loneliness linked to higher chance for long-term care, home care
By
Kristen Fischer
Feb 28, 2024
Older adults who are moderately and severely lonely have a higher probability of shifting to a long-term care community or home care compared to those who aren’t lonely — and severely lonely women...
Phone therapy can combat loneliness, depression, largest trial of its kind finds
By
Kristen Fischer
Feb 07, 2024
Receiving mental health support over the phone could be a lifesaver for older adults who are grappling with depression and loneliness, according to a new study.
Study: Mid-life loneliness serves as risk factor for death later
By
Kristen Fischer
Dec 14, 2023
Loneliness in mid-to-later life is a risk factor for death later in life, a new study finds. Authors of the research wrote that loneliness may be a target for programs to improve life expectancy.
Lack of visits from family, friends linked to higher risk for dying
By
Kristen Fischer
Nov 10, 2023
Pay attention to older people who don’t get a lot of visitors. The lack of interaction from family and friends is linked to a higher risk for dying, according to a study published in BMC Medicine on...
Loneliness linked to Parkinson’s disease development, researchers say
By
Kristen Fischer
Oct 03, 2023
A new study has linked loneliness to an increased risk for being diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. The link was seen across different demographic groups, and it also existed despite risk factors like...
Combat loneliness by raising resilience factors, study says
By
Kristen Fischer
Aug 18, 2023
When older people expand their social networks, engage in activities and use technology — upping their “resilience factors” — it can reduce their risk of loneliness and all the health ailments...
Study: Insomnia, loneliness are linked
By
Kristen Fischer
Aug 08, 2023
Loneliness is linked to insomnia, a new study finds. But this isn’t the first evidence that shows an association between them. That said, dealing with loneliness could help people with their sleep woes,...
Isolation, loneliness linked to death
By
Kristen Fischer
Jul 10, 2023
Being socially disconnected from others can have big implications on physical health. A new report that reviewed existing research showed how social isolation and loneliness, specifically, can raise your...
Finding a purpose can lower risk of loneliness in older adults, study shows
By
C. Max Bachmann
Jun 29, 2023
Having a sense of purpose in life can offer “potent protection” against loneliness, which can be a health hazard for seniors, investigators say.