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Social isolation, homebound status, and race among older adults: Findings from the National Health and Aging Trends Study (2011-2019).

Thomas K M CudjoeLaura PrichettSarah L SzantonLaken C Roberts LavigneRoland J Thorpe
Published in: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society (2022)
Socially isolated black and white adults are more likely to be homebound at baseline and become homebound over time. Further research is needed to determine whether community-based strategies and policies that identify and address social isolation reduce homebound status among community-dwelling older adults.
Keyphrases
  • healthcare
  • mental health
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