... acute isolation and loneliness, significantly altering their health and well-being. The vulnerability and the subsequent marginalization experienced by the older widowers within the family and the broader society create a profound sense of isolation and helplessness. Such a dynamic pattern erodes...

...Long Thanh Giang; Aiko Kikkawa; Donghyun Park; Tue Dang Nguyen Purpose This study aims to explore the situations and socio-economic and health-related factors associated with employment of older men and women in Vietnam. Design/methodology/approach This study used the nationally representative...

... of loneliness scale and correlated variables. Findings The study reveals that marital status, social network, social class and health are some of the parameters that influence the level of social isolation and loneliness among the older people. Originality/value The result highlights the importance...

... by a decline in women getting married, greater social acceptability of a childfree lifestyle, delaying having children until it is biologically too late, or the perceived costs and benefits of childbearing vs work and leisure activities (Office for National Statistics, 2016a). The later life health...

...Sandhya R. Mahapatro; Arabinda Acharya; Pushpendra Singh Purpose Changing demographic trends in India have resulted in a growing ageing population, and this poses many health challenges for older people. Lack of formal care institutions and social security nets further aggravate the situation...

... to delay or prevent the onset of ill health in later years, followed by a number of recommended approaches to promote healthy behaviours in older adults as well as those in midlife. Findings – There is a clear need for public health and the prevention agenda to help ensure that later years...

..., to day centres and residential care. Findings This article highlights the benefits of coordinating creative activities within a healthcare setting, looking at ways of changing cultural views and improving the health service. Research limitations/implications The research was limited to the USA...

... in their progress to newer music listening formats. Key words Music; entertainment; technology; happiness; quality of life; health. Introduction Music is a central part of many people s identity and self-expression, and a regulator and changer of moods (Hargreaves & North, 1999). It is omnipresent in our lives...