Social isolation undermines quality of life in older adults.

Karla Margarita Moreno-TamayoBetty Manrique-EspinozaEliseo Ramírez-GarcíaSergio Sánchez-García

Published in: International psychogeriatrics (2019)

Coping with life from a socially isolated situation entails serious difficulties concerning quality of life. Interventions that foster environments where older adults can forge social bonds might improve their quality of life.

Keyphrases

physical activity
healthcare
mental health
depressive symptoms
social support