Loneliness and its impact on the mental health of the older person

In this podcast we discuss how GPs and Allied Health Professionals can reduce the negative impact of loneliness on the mental health of older patients. This podcast is derived from BDI's Health Professional's On-Demand Webinar 49, https://medcast.com.au/courses/439

Show Notes

In this podcast we discuss how GPs and Allied Health Professionals can reduce the negative impact of loneliness on the mental health of older patients. Loneliness in older people is emerging as one of the most significant issues experienced, and with the emergence of COVID-19 the risk of loneliness has continued to increase. Loneliness is linked to poor physical health and mental ill-health.
Hosted by: Dr Phoebe Holdenson-Kimura
Guests: Dr Stephen Ginsborg, Hester Duffin, Amelia Renu
This podcast is derived from BDI's Health Professional's On-Demand Webinar 49, https://medcast.com.au/courses/439 

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