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ON LONELINESS AND THE ELDERLY

Lourdes A D de la Cruz

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Loneliness in the elderly is a problem commonly encountered in nursing situations. This article addresses what loneliness is and the concepts underlying the problem; the relationship of loneliness to social isolation, powerlessness, and decreased self-esteem; and nursing interventions to resolve the problem. Examples are given and an exploration of loneliness as an iatrogenic emotional problem is undertaken.

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Key concepts: Loneliness, Social isolation, Isolation (microbiology), Psychological intervention, Psychology, Nursing Interventions Classification, Nursing homes, Gerontological nursing