Ocial Isolation

Loneliness and Social Isolation in the Care of the Older Adult, An Issue of Clinics in Geriatric Medicine

In this issue of Clinics in Geriatric Medicine, guest editors Drs. Thomas K.M. Cudjoe and Ashwin Kotwal bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Loneliness and Social Isolation in the Care of the Older Adult. Top experts in the field discuss screening practices, strategies, and resources to assist in clinical care, as well as social determinants of health and cultural considerations of isolation. - Contains 11 relevant, practice-oriented topics including psychological implications of loneliness and social isolation; sensory impairment and loneliness/social isolation; loneliness/social isolation and cognitive health; public health strategies and community resources to address loneliness and social isolation; technology-based solutions for combating loneliness and isolation in geriatric care; and more - Provides in-depth clinical reviews on loneliness and social isolation in the care of the older adult, offering actionable insights for clinical practice - Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create clinically significant, topic-based reviews

Chronic Illness

The new edition of best-selling Chronic Illness: Impact and Intervention continues to focus on the various aspects of chronic illness that influence both patients and their families. Topics include the sociological, psychological, ethical, organizational, and financial factors, as well as individual and system outcomes. The Seventh Edition has been completely revised and updated and includes new chapters on Models of Care, Culture, Psychosocial Adjustment, Self-Care, Health Promotion, and Symptom Management. Key Features Include: * Chapter Introductions * Chapter Study Questions * Case Studies * Evidence-Based Practice Boxes * List of websites appropriate to each chapter * Individual and System Outcomes

Impact of social isolation and loneliness on mental health and wellbeing