Social isolation changes and long-term outcomes among older adults

About The Study: Increased isolation was associated with elevated risks of mortality, disability, and dementia, irrespective of baseline isolation status in this cohort study. These results underscore the importance of interventions targeting the prevention of increased isolation among older adults to mitigate its adverse effects on mortality, as well as physical and cognitive function decline. 

Corresponding Author: To contact the corresponding author, Judy Zhong, Ph.D., email judy.zhong@nyumc.org.

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(doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2024.24519)

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