1985Journal of Gerontological NursingRequires access

PREVENT SOCIAL ISOLATION BEFORE IT STARTS

Tina Ravish

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Older adults are particularly susceptible to social isolation. This isolation is caused in part by losses suffered with increasing age. Gerontological nurses can help institute preventive measures designed to delay the onset of this debilitating situation.

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Older adults are particularly susceptible to social isolation. This isolation is caused in part by losses suffered with increasing age. Gerontological nurses can help institute preventive measures designed to delay the onset of this debilitating situation.

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Older adults are particularly susceptible to social isolation. This isolation is caused in part by losses suffered with increasing age. Gerontological nurses can help institute preventive measures designed to delay the onset of this debilitating situation.

Key concepts: Social isolation, Isolation (microbiology), Gerontological nursing, Psychology, Medicine, Gerontology, Nursing, Psychiatry

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