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April 24, 2017
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Self-Assessment: Is Isolation Affecting Me?
February 9, 2017

When people connect, they affect each other's lives.

  • 17% of adults age 65 and older are isolated
  • 26% increased risk of death due to subjective feeling of loneliness
  • 51% of people age 75 and older live alone
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A Profile of Social Connectedness in Older Adults
SOURCE: AARP Foundation

A new report funded by AARP Foundation examines existing data to estimate the frequency of loneliness among older adults in the U.S. and identify characteristics that indicate a high risk.

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Tips for Getting Connected
SOURCE: AARP Foundation
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Factsheet: A Profile of Social Connectedness in Older Adults
SOURCE: AARP Foundation
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