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Social Isolation and Loneliness
Psychosomatic Medicine · 2013 · Vol. 75(2) · pp. 161–170
Abstract
Loneliness and isolation are associated with poorer cognitive function among older adults. Interventions to foster social connections may be particularly beneficial for individuals with low levels of education.
Health disparities and outcomesAging and Gerontology ResearchHealth and Well-being StudiesLonelinessSocial isolationRecallPsychologyCognitionVerbal fluency testIsolation (microbiology)FluencyClinical psychologyPsychological intervention
MeSH terms
AgedAgingCardiovascular DiseasesCognition DisordersDementiaDiabetes MellitusEducational StatusEnglandFemaleFollow-Up StudiesHumansLonelinessLongitudinal StudiesMaleMiddle Aged
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- Economic and Social Research Council
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