Tag: social isolation
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The Disturbing Connection Between Loneliness and Dementia
Understanding the Link Between Loneliness and Dementia As people age, physical frailty often becomes more obvious: slower movement, longer recovery from falls, and weakened muscles. But another, more subtle form of weakness can emerge—social frailty. When connections to friends, family, and community fade, older adults may experience loneliness that quietly threatens cognitive health. Growing evidence…
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The Disturbing Link Between Loneliness and Dementia: Why Social Frailty Matters in Aging
The Growing Concern: Loneliness, Social Frailty, and Dementia As people age, the body’s resilience wanes and the mind can grow more fragile in ways that aren’t always visible. Physical frailty—slower gait, weaker muscles, and longer recovery times—often dominates conversations about aging. Yet a parallel, equally troubling phenomenon is social frailty: the gradual erosion of social…
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North Cork Residents Rally to Buy Cullen’s Last Pub to Tackle Social Isolation
A Community Ambition to Save a Village Hub In Cullen, a village once bustling with life now faces a quiet reality: the local pub, Art O’Connor’s, and its adjoining facilities are among the last remaining social anchors in the area. North Cork residents have stepped forward with a plan to purchase the pub, aiming to…
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North Cork Residents Rally to Buy Cullen’s Last Pub to Fight Isolation
An urgent campaign to save Cullen’s last social hub In Cullen, a village in North Cork, residents are rallying around a bold idea: buy the last remaining pub in the community to keep a vital social lifeline open. The effort, led by a group of local volunteers and activists, aims to transform what could be…
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North Cork Residents Rally to Save Cullen’s Last Pub as a Social Lifeline
Community Action Aims to Save Cullen’s Final Pub In Cullen, a village once bustling with activity, a group of local residents in North Cork is stepping forward with a bold plan: buy the last remaining pub, Art O’Connor’s, to ensure the social heart of the community keeps beating. The campaign follows a period of decline…
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Loneliness and Cancer Mortality: How Social Isolation Elevates Death Risk in Cancer Patients
Loneliness, Isolation, and Cancer Outcomes Loneliness and social isolation are not just emotional states—they may have real implications for health outcomes in people living with cancer. A comprehensive analysis published in BMJ Oncology examined whether these psychosocial factors are linked to higher risks of death, both from cancer and from all causes, among cancer patients.…
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Loneliness and cancer mortality: New analysis links social isolation to higher death risk in cancer patients
Loneliness and cancer outcomes: what the new analysis shows A pooled analysis published in the open-access BMJ Oncology journal highlights a disturbing link between loneliness, social isolation, and mortality among people living with cancer. The study finds that loneliness is associated with a higher risk of death not only from all causes but also specifically…
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Loneliness Linked to Higher Cancer Death Risk: Global Review
Loneliness and cancer: a growing public health concern Loneliness and social isolation are more than emotional states; when they persist, they may influence health outcomes for people living with cancer. A recent pooled analysis published in BMJ Oncology examined whether loneliness and social isolation are linked to higher mortality rates among cancer patients, across a…