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    Reducing Social Isolation Amongst Older People - Implications for Health Professionals

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    Authors
    Howat, Peter
    Iredell, H.
    Grenade, Linda
    Nedwetzky, Anita
    Collins, Jennifer
    Date
    2004
    Type
    Journal Article
    
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    Howat, Peter and Iredell, Helena and Grenade, Linda and Nedwetzky, Anita and Collins, Jenny. 2004. Reducing Social Isolation Amongst Older People - Implications for Health Professionals. Geriaction. Autumn 2004: pp. 13-20.
    Source Title
    Geriaction
    ISSN
    10324410
    School
    Western Australian Centre for Health Promotion Research (Curtin Research Centre)
    URI
    http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/20284
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    • Curtin Research Publications
    Abstract

    Social isolation is a significant factor effecting the health status of the ageing Australian population. Social isolation can be partly remedied by strategies that encourage social participation. However, there is scant evidence ofrigorous and appropriate evaluation of programs incorporating social participation strategies.

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