Social Isolation and Loneliness may be Causing Problem Behaviors

By Christine Kennard, Health Pro Friday, June 22, 2012
Social isolation and loneliness are associated, often wrongly, with old age. That's not to say they aren't certainly significant factors when physical and mental health problems are present. There is also strong evidence that social isolation and loneliness may play a major role in some types of prob...
Carol Bradley Bursack, Health Guide
6/23/12 1:15pm

Terrific post, Christine,

People do act often out when needs are unmet, so this makes complete sense. Caregivers, too, can feel very isolated. Thinking ahead, this isolation may put them in greater risk of developing MCI. 

Thanks for the interesting information,

Carol

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By Christine Kennard, Health Pro— Last Modified: 07/24/12, First Published: 06/22/12