Impact of Social Isolation Among Older Adults Living with a Mental Health Diagnosis

• By: Heidi Billittier, LMSW Compeer of Greater Buffalo
• April 1st, 2019
• community engagement, continuing education, elder abuse prevention, loneliness, mental health, older adults, social isolation, supportive friendships
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Risk of social isolation and resulting loneliness becomes increasingly more prevalent as we age, lose friends and family, and navigate chronic health conditions. Situational factors including diminished social and familial roles, together with physical limitations increase the incidence of...