... activities, isolation or loneliness. This is often addressed through increased use of sedative medication, as has been reported in the USA (Dutchen, 2020), which is known to have serious adverse effects (Nerius et al., 2018 ; Creese et al., 2018). Such effects are even more pronounced...

... predictor of health than “smoking, cholesterol or even genetics” (Geller et al., 1999 , p. 801). In HelpAge International’s Global AgeWatch Index 2015, the UK’s lowest ranking is in the “health status” category and this is linked to reported loneliness, as well as to cuts to local authorities’ care...

...Guy Robertson Purpose The purpose of this paper is to outline the need to develop a more balanced approach to addressing the loneliness experience by older people by recognising the psychological and emotional dynamics which cause it. It proposes a more holistic psychosocial approach to loneliness...

...Julie Fish; Christina Weis Purpose Loneliness is a phenomenon which affects people globally and constitutes a key social issue of our time. Yet few studies have considered the nature of loneliness and social support for older lesbian, gay and bisexual (LGB) people; this is of particular concern...

...Sarah Gibney; Tara Moore; Sinead Shannon Purpose The purpose of this paper is to investigate the relationship between the age-friendliness of local environments and self-reported loneliness for a representative sample of community-dwelling adults aged 55+ in Ireland. Design/methodology/approach...

... to social isolation and the feeling of loneliness, common in this population group. The purpose of this paper is to investigate new knowledge about the relationship between an increased risk of suicide in the elderly and social isolation or loneliness. Design/methodology/approach An extensive search...

...Roser Beneito-Montagut; Nizaiá Cassián-Yde; Arantza Begueria Purpose Social isolation and loneliness are recognised social, health and wellbeing problems that particularly affect later life. They have been the subject of many recent studies. Studies examining the role of the internet in addressing...

... involving a scoping review of current practice and evidence, and a consultation with veterans. In total, ten veterans (nine male, one female) took part in the consultation (M=66 years). Findings Peer support was considered suitable, particularly in addressing loneliness and social isolation...

...Toby Smith Purpose The purpose of this paper is to explore the concepts of social isolation and loneliness in relation to people with chronic musculoskeletal pain. Through these concepts, biological, psychological and social factors will be examined to consider how we can identify people at risk...

... the administrative burden but to moderate and prevent cliques from forming. Social implications – The research indicates that such groups have an important role to play in alleviating loneliness and promoting positive ageing. Originality/value – This research makes an important contribution...

...), Loneliness, Social Isolation and Living Alone in Later Life , ESRC , London . Which? (2011), Brits Waste 37m on Unused Gym Memberships , Which? , London , available at: www.which.co.uk/news/2011/01/brits-waste-37m...

...Stephen Burke; Laura Ferguson Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to highlight the actions needed and organisations to make a difference to the problem of loneliness in old age. Design/methodology/approach – Draws on the work of the Campaign to End Loneliness in collaboration...

...Peter Elwood; John Woolham; Guy Daly; Elizabeth Hughes Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to investigate factors associated with loneliness amongst people aged 55 and over living in Coventry, a medium-sized city in the Midlands, UK. Design/methodology/approach – Quantitative community...

...Stephen Burke; Laura Ferguson Purpose This paper aims to present and discuss a range of evidence from across the UK and further afield that supports the view that preventing loneliness through action by all ages will ultimately improve the health and wellbeing of older people, and that an asset...

... of a number of large “established” families are less and less common. The impact this has on relationships and care arrangements within the family leave many feeling isolated while in communities the gap between young and old can lead to misapprehension and even mistrust and fear. Loneliness and social...

..., there is a need for a wider cultural change in the way supportive programmes are viewed and funded. © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2012 Older people Loneliness Social isolation Telephone befriending Organizational change Delphi survey Elderly people Social care United Kingdom...

... are well known, but can be easily countered via accessing befriending support. A simple home‐visiting service could help to alleviate social isolation and is likely to lessen the effects of loneliness and, in some cases, depression. Loneliness has been identified as a major risk factor for depression...

...Alison Ballantyne; Luke Trenwith; Samara Zubrinich; Megan Corlis This paper presents the findings from a qualitative pilot project that implemented an internet social networking intervention and evaluated the effect it had on older people's experience of temporal loneliness. The project...

...John Costello Grief and its concomitant loneliness are common problems in the social process of ageing. Using case study accounts, this paper describes the perceptions of four elderly bereaved people and their experiences of loneliness following conjugal bereavement. Case study accounts provide...

...Christina Victor; Sasha Scambler; John Bond; Ann Bowling Loneliness is consistently presumed to be a specific ‘social problem’, which accompanies old age and growing older. Ninety per cent of the general population of Britain feel that loneliness is particularly a problem associated with old age...