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Social Isolation’s Impact
It’s an epidemic—and a public health crisis.
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Loneliness and Social Connections: A National Survey of Adults 45 and Older
In 2010, AARP conducted a national survey of U.S. adults age 45 and older to better understand loneliness among midlife and older adults. Since the survey’s release, the field has evolved and AARP Foundation’s focus has expanded to include social isolation.
AARP
Loneliness and Social Isolation as Risk Factors for Mortality
Actual and perceived social isolation are both associated with increased risk for early mortality. In this meta-analytic review, our objective is to establish the overall and relative magnitude of social isolation and loneliness and to examine possible moderators.
Perspectives on Psychological Science
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AARP Community Connections
AARP Community Connections helps people find or start a mutual aid group so they can help the people in their community most affected by the Coronavirus.
Community Connections