‘The loneliness on a daily basis is the toughest part’: a qualitative exploration of older veteran men’s social connection needs and barriers

Key Points

• Identify the social connection needs and barriers faced by older veteran men.
• Qualitative exploration of social connection experiences
• Interviews with older veteran men
• Analysis of identified needs and barriers
• Older veteran men have diverse social connection needs
• Report various barriers in achieving social connections
• Findings suggest the need for tailored interventions to improve support