Loneliness and Ageing Report

Loneliness can have a significant impact on the physical and mental health of older people, and is of increasing concern for public health says a new report from the Institute of Public Health in Ireland.  The research suggests that approximately 10% of older people are affected by chronic or persistent loneliness.  It also finds that loneliness amongst older people may be linked to depression, increased nursing home admission, decreased quality of life, and cognitive decline.  To download a copy of the report, visit: www.publichealth.ie/document/iph-report/loneliness-and-ageing-ireland-north-and-south