... centers, adult daycare centers, public transport and the inability of many older adults to use communication technology, many experience isolation, boredom and loneliness which can cause morbidity, self-neglect, depression and mortality (Courtin and Knapp, 2017 ; Santini et al., 2016...

... these to the risk of hospitalisation. The problem of social isolation amongst older people is worth exploring in more detail. Firstly, although the terms “social isolation” and “loneliness” are often used interchangeably, a significant distinction must be made between them (Andersson, 1998 , p. 265; Cacioppo...

...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...

... segments of the population on a regular basis. Trade Unions mixed citizens by age up and down the country, while local churches brought whole communities, of all ages and socio-economic backgrounds, together. © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2015 Policy Loneliness Institutions Social...

...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...

... of the Delphi survey was to explore in greater depth the different service models and identify the most relevant issues for project co‐ordinators managing the telephone support services. © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2012 Older people Loneliness Social isolation Telephone befriending...

... and social neighbourly support to older people, ranging from form‐filling to dog walking. The project aims to improve the quality of life of people aged 60 and over and to reduce instances of social isolation and loneliness. Homeline is a London‐based project run by Bishop Creighton House. It aims...

...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...