Loneliness and social isolation in later life
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Loneliness is not, and should not be, an inevitable part of getting older. However, many older people do experience loneliness and social isolation, which are linked to a range of health problems.
Who is at risk?
- Loneliness can occur at any point in life, and its intensity can vary across the life course.
- Risk of loneliness is not driven by age, but by people’s circumstances.
- Older people might experience a number of circumstances that can increase the risk of loneliness and social isolation...
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