Social Isolation and Loneliness

Key Points

• To examine the relationship between loneliness, isolation, and cognitive function in older adults, particularly focusing on education levels.
• Population included older adults with varying education levels.
• Social connection interventions were evaluated for their impact on cognitive function.
• Cognitive assessments were conducted to measure outcomes.
• Individuals experiencing loneliness showed poorer cognitive function compared to those with social connections.
• Interventions significantly improved cognitive function in participants with low education levels.
• Strength of the relationship between social connections and cognitive outcomes was evident.