Residents with osteoarthritis more likely to become socially isolated
Elders with osteoarthritis are at risk for social isolation, highlighting an unmet need for screening and care, researchers say.
Social Isolation
Clinical Briefs for Tuesday, August 6
Decline in heart disease and stroke mortality stalls in high-income countries … Socially active 60-year-olds face lower dementia risk … Skin test for Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s may be on its way … Aging brains may have trouble blocking irrelevant data
Hearing loss may take ‘enormous’ toll on elders’ quality of life, study says
Hearing loss is linked to significant mental, physical and social ailments in seniors, especially memory loss, a large new study has found.
Don’t tell me how I feel! Emotional support relieves social exclusion angst
Social exclusion is known to have negative consequences for cognition, affect and behavior. Social support can provide relief – but some support is more effective than others.
LGBT seniors grapple with isolation, poor health, experts say
The number of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) individuals over the age of 65 is expected to double over the next few decades, yet policies and services for this group is lacking, a new report suggests.
