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Loneliness and Quality of Life in Chronically Ill Rural Older Adults: Findings from a Pilot Study

Description
Explores the prevalence of loneliness in older adults living in rural Appalachia with chronic illness and whether loneliness influences their quality of life. Includes statistics on demographics as well as loneliness and quality of life indicators by chronic illness and medication use.
Author(s)
Laurie A. Theeke, Jennifer Mallow
Citation
American Journal of Nursing, 113(9), 28-38
Date
09/2013
Type
Document
Tagged as
Appalachia · Elderly population · Health conditions · Mental health · Social connectedness · Statistics and data · West Virginia