A recent national study found that while social isolation and loneliness among older adults in the U.S. between the ages of 50 and 80 have mostly reverted to pre-pandemic levels, more than one-third of older adults still experience loneliness and just under one-third report feeling socially isolated.
This study examined the impact of evidence-based fall prevention programs on loneliness among older adults. Findings suggest that evidence-based fall prevention programs can reduce loneliness among participants, though disease profiles, fall history, workshop location and living alone may impede social connection among some of the participants.
This study explored the effectiveness of a psychoeducational intervention that encourages older adults and their families to use technology to communicate. Findings suggest encouragement from younger family members may increase technology adoption among older adults and intergenerational interactions and that online phone calls are one tool to enhance intergenerational communication.