---
url: 'https://www.healthinaging.org/a-z-topic/loneliness-and-social-isolation'
title: 'Loneliness and Social Isolation'
author:
  name: 'LiChia Chansanchai'
  url: 'https://www.healthinaging.org/user/100'
date: '2026-10-09T19:03:41+00:00'
updated: '2026-10-09T19:14:20+00:00'
type: topic
tags:
  - Health
published: true
---
 Loneliness and social isolation can hurt the health and well-being of older adults.

[Basic Facts](/a-z-topic/loneliness-and-social-isolation/basic-facts)

[Causes](/a-z-topic/loneliness-and-social-isolation/causes)