Older People Isolation

The purpose of this project is to review recent research in regards to the issues of older people being socially isolated and lonely within society and what the benefits the Interventions bring to an older person’s life to help alleviate social isolation and loneliness, which the elderly people of the United Kingdom still have to face in contemporary society. It is essential that people working in the social care organisations are aware of the issue and its possible consequences and remain alert to the key risk and triggered factors when interacting with older people. An effective intervention measure of isolation and loneliness is an important feature to improve the lives of the hundreds of thousands of older people who are regularly isolated and lonely (Kneale, 2012). Therefore, early intervention of services for older people is important as it promotes the welfare and well-being of older people to actively participate within the community (Age UK, 2011). Putting People first (2007) was an
In England the population is living longer than previously before (Bosley, 2014). The life expectancy in modern society is progressively increasing, a man can expect to live up until 86, in 2050 the new figure is 91 (Web, 2015). The aims and objectives of this study are as follows:
Aim:
The aim of this study is to explore the range of interventions considered to alleviate social isolation and loneliness amongst older adults and whether the interventions were effective or beneficial.
Objectives:
The following objectives have been set to meet the aim of this study:
1. Are the social care interventions effective or beneficial to older adults ?
2. Have the interventions intended to reduce social isolation and loneliness amongst older