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The effects of loneliness and social isolation on cognitive functioning in older adults: a need for nuanced assessments.

Authors :
Palmer, Barton W.
Source :
International Psychogeriatrics; Apr2019, Vol. 31 Issue 4, p447-449, 3p
Publication Year :
2019

Abstract

The article focuses on the effects of loneliness and social isolation on cognitive functioning in older adults. It mentions social isolation and loneliness each affect cognitive functioning, health, and mortality, but the two constructs are not synonymous; and both affect health, and mortality.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
10416102
Volume :
31
Issue :
4
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
International Psychogeriatrics
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
136076880
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1017/S1041610218001849