Social Isolation and Loneliness

Social isolation, loneliness in older people pose health risks

This article outlines the health risks associated with social isolation and loneliness in older adults and provides practical tips for staying connected.

Available on the link:

https://www.nia.nih.gov/news/social-isolation-loneliness-older-people-pose-health-risks

This is growing old: a podcast by the Alliance for Aging Research

Sue Peschin, President and CEO of the alliance for Aging Research, chats with Mark Meridy, Executive Director of DOROT. DOROT's mission is to decrease social isolation and loneliness among older adults, which is more important than ever.

This moving short film, winner of the micro-story contest about older women living alone, tells the story of Mrs. Vila, sensitively portraying the experience of loneliness in old age. Story by: Sara María Laborda.

Duration: 2:45min

GA no:

2023-1-NL01-KA220-000156207

Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor EACEA can be held responsible for them.

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