A charity’s investigation into 'solitary deaths' has shed light on the often unseen consequences of social isolation among ...

As politicians grapple with the aging crisis, chronic disease control and escalating Medicare expenditures, Sen. Rick Scott has the foresight to focus policy on improving a negative health determinant ...

Loneliness and social isolation among community-dwelling older adults are complex issues with the ability to affect physical, mental and social well-being. To support older adults, approaches must ...

The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine are private, nonprofit institutions that provide expert advice on some of the most pressing challenges facing the nation and world. Our ...

Loneliness and social isolation among Americans aged 50 to 80 have largely reverted to the levels observed before the pandemic, according to a recent study published in JAMA. However, over one-third ...

SAN FRANCISCO -- Social isolation is a major health concern nationwide -- especially for older adults. But there are programs available across California that can help combat and address isolation.

In a study published in ACR Open Rheumatology, 30 older adults with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) with a mean age of 71.3 years reported a sense of social isolation and a reluctance to burden ...

Loneliness and social isolation can lead to an increased health risk for seniors, according to health experts. a 50% increased risk of dementia a 29% increased risk of heart disease a 32% increased ...

Socially isolated older adults are at increased risk of developing diabetes and high blood sugar, according to a study being presented Sunday at ENDO 2025, the Endocrine Society's annual meeting in ...