Social isolation involves an objective lack of connection and interaction with social networks, which can include family, friends, and community.
Social isolation can have multiple negative effects on wellbeing for older people. Among the poor health and wellbeing outcomes associated with social isolation are:
decreased quality of life
functional decline
decline in cognitive health and function
poor mental health
poor physical health
increased risk of mortality
low capacity for physical activity and problems with maintaining self-care
Social isolation can give rise to subjective experiences of loneliness. Feelings of loneliness can be shaped by experiences of social isolation. Loneliness is an individual's own view of the quality of and satisfaction with their social connectedness, supports and interactions.
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