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Social Isolation and Loneliness Among Older Adults: An Age-Friendly Approach.
Anagha Kumar1, Aldis Petriceks2, Andrea Wershof Schwartz3
1Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, 1 Gustave L. Levy Place, New York, NY 10029-5674, USA.
Clinics in Geriatric Medicine
|July 13, 2025
Summary
This article explains how to integrate social isolation and loneliness into the Geriatric 5 Ms framework. This approach equips clinicians to improve social health and enhance the quality of life for older adults.
Area of Science:
- Geriatric Medicine
- Public Health
- Social Gerontology
Background:
- Social isolation and loneliness are significant concerns for older adults.
- These issues negatively impact overall health and quality of life.
- Current geriatric care frameworks may not fully address social determinants of health.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide a strategy for integrating social isolation and loneliness into the Age-Friendly/Geriatric 5 Ms framework.
- To equip clinicians with tools to address these social domains in older adult care.
- To promote a more comprehensive, person-centered approach to geriatric care.
Main Methods:
- Conceptual framework development.
- Literature review on social isolation, loneliness, and the 5 Ms.
- Integration strategy proposal.
Main Results:
- Social isolation and loneliness can be effectively incorporated into the Geriatric 5 Ms.
- This integration enhances the person-centered nature of age-friendly care.
- Clinicians can use this framework to proactively manage social health.
Conclusions:
- Integrating social connection into age-friendly care is crucial for improving older adult well-being.
- The enhanced 5 Ms framework offers a practical approach for healthcare professionals.
- Addressing social health is vital for a holistic approach to aging.
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