Managing loneliness and chronic illness in older adults
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- 1 December 2020
- journal article
- other
- Published by Wolters Kluwer Health in Nursing
- Vol. 50 (12) , 22-28
Abstract
An increased lifespan does not necessarily equate to a high quality of life. This article discusses strategies to help older adult patients cope with loneliness, social isolation, and chronic illness to improve their health and quality of life.Keywords
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