Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
8284513 Maturitas 2016 6 Pages PDF
Abstract
Frailty is associated with poor social functioning, and with an increase in loneliness over time. The social vulnerability of physical frail older adults should be taken into account in the care provision for frail older adults.
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Adverse effects of frailty on social functioning in older adults: Results from the Longitudinal Aging Study Amsterdam
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