Older adults suffering from arthritis have a higher risk of becoming socially isolated

Researchers examined whether there is an association between arthritis and social isolation, and have identified the disease’s contribution to social isolation. When older adults become lonely — a condition health professionals call “social isolation” — their health and well-being can suffer. In fact, there may be a link between being socially isolated and osteoarthritis (arthritis) … Continue reading Older adults suffering from arthritis have a higher risk of becoming socially isolated