Strengthening Social Connection in Older Adults
Year Developed: 2022
Resource Type: Publication .Primary Audience: Clinicians, Enabling Staff, Outreach Staff
Language(s): English
Developed by: National Center for Equitable Care for Elders (See other resources developed by this organization).
Resource Summary: This guide details the impact of social isolation and feelings of loneliness on older adult health. Social isolation might be identified during SDOH screening and this oublication reviews patient resources that are appropriate for multiple levels of technology literacy.
Resource Topic: Clinical Issues, , Special and Vulnerable Populations
Resource Subtopic: Behavioral Health, Population Health, Social Determinants of Health (SDOH).
Keywords: Older Adults (Elders/Elderly).This project is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of an award totaling $6,625,000 with 0 percentage financed with non-governmental sources. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by HRSA, HHS, or the U.S. Government. For more information, please visit HRSA.gov.