Factors influencing loneliness among older people using homecare services during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Yu-Chi WangPin-Hsuan LinYing-Lien LinYa-Chen LeeJiun-Yi WangYi-Ching ChenShang-Yu Yang

Published in: Psychogeriatrics : the official journal of the Japanese Psychogeriatric Society (2022)

Gender, presence of others at dinner, social media use, perceived economic status, and interpersonal interaction skills are significant factors that influence loneliness among older people using homecare services. Men tend to experience higher levels of loneliness over time.

Keyphrases

social media
social support
mental health
healthcare
depressive symptoms
primary care
health information
middle aged
affordable care act
health insurance