The McMaster Optimal Aging Portal recently published an article on social isolation in seniors. Both loneliness and social isolation are considered health risks but they are not the same issue and therefore may require different solutions. The article discusses the research around these two issues, who is at risk and the interventions that are being implemented.
To read the full article, visit: https://www.mcmasteroptimalaging.org/blog/detail/professionals-blog/2016/04/08/loneliness-and-social-isolation-are-important-health-risks-in-the-elderly?sid=1b916711L-34ed-4d41-99dd-a90151dacc2a&hl=loneliness