Loneliness is an important public health issue, especially for older adults. Thomas Prohaska from Ulster University presented on interventions that can help reduce loneliness in later life from December 5-7, 2018. The presentation discussed what types of programs and activities have been shown to effectively help older adults feel less lonely and socially isolated.

1. A Public Health Approach to
Loneliness
Loneliness in Later Life:
Interventions-What works?
Thomas R. Prohaska
Ulster University
5 – 7 December 2018

2. Prof Thomas Prohaska
Ulster University
tprohask@gmu.edu