Loneliness and social isolation risk factors in community-dwelling older adults receiving home health services.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Social isolation and loneliness are highly prevalent in older adults. Older adults who are receiving home health services (HHS) post hospital discharge are at high risk for social isolation and loneliness related to multimorbidity and functional decline. Yet, the prevalence of social isolation and loneliness in this population is not commonly described.

Methods

We analyzed electronic health record (EHR) data from 2,026 community-dwelling older adults (mean age 77.5 ± 8.2, 61.7% female, 35% Black/African American, 42.2% Hispanic) who were discharged with HHS from three acute care facilities in Bronx County, NY. Marital and living alone status were assessed as proxy measures for social isolation. Loneliness was assessed with a one-item loneliness question. The preva

SUBMITTER: Pollak C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12036180 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature