Loneliness in Older Adults

Cross-source consensus on Loneliness in Older Adults from 1 sources and 5 claims.

1 sources · 5 claims

Risks & contraindications

Loneliness is defined as a subjective negative feeling related to insufficient wider social networks or the absence of a desired close companion. — Efficacy of artificial agents in loneliness alleviation among older adults: a protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis
Older adults are vulnerable to loneliness because ageing can reduce social contact through retirement, widowhood, living alone, and residential care transitions. — Efficacy of artificial agents in loneliness alleviation among older adults: a protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis
Loneliness in older populations is associated with poorer health, lower quality of life, depression, anxiety, and suicide risk. — Efficacy of artificial agents in loneliness alleviation among older adults: a protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis
Around 20% to 40% of older adults worldwide experience loneliness. — Efficacy of artificial agents in loneliness alleviation among older adults: a protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis
Physical, cognitive, and sensory impairments can further limit social participation among older adults. — Efficacy of artificial agents in loneliness alleviation among older adults: a protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis