053 – Interview: Addressing Loneliness in Aging

November 30, 2017
053 – Interview: Addressing Loneliness in Aging
Better Health While Aging
053 – Interview: Addressing Loneliness in Aging

Nov 30 2017 |

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Show Notes

In This Episode:

Dr. K talks with Carla Perissinotto, MDAssociate Chief for Geriatrics Clinical Programs at UCSF and a nationally known expert on loneliness in aging. Her landmark 2012 study found that loneliness is common among older adults, and is associated with greater declines while aging. They discuss:

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