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  • Title: Social isolation and loneliness in the elderly: an exploration of some of the issues.
    Author: Dury R.
    Journal: Br J Community Nurs; 2014 Mar; 19(3):125-8. PubMed ID: 24897833.
    Abstract:
    Older people are more vulnerable to loneliness and social isolation, and are more at risk of a range of health and social issues which can be directly linked to loneliness. However, there are often complex problems which are unique to the older age group which can have a profound effect on the provision and budgets of both health and social care. Various schemes have been put in place across the country to try to reduce the effects of loneliness and there is some evidence to support the mentoring and befriending models, although more research would provide clarity regarding their effectiveness.
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