ON LONELINESS AND THE ELDERLY
- 1 November 1986
- journal article
- case report
- Published by SLACK, Inc. in Journal of Gerontological Nursing
- Vol. 12 (11) , 22-27
- https://doi.org/10.3928/0098-9134-19861101-08
Abstract
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.This publication has 1 reference indexed in Scilit:
- PROMOTING SELF ESTEEMJournal of Gerontological Nursing, 1984