Study shows strong social ties may ease the way for older adults in life's final chapter

Study shows strong social ties may ease the way for older adults in life's final chapter 
Medical & Life Sciences, by Vijay Kumar Maleus; 4/4/24  
Study Results: ... The analysis revealed that higher levels of loneliness were significantly associated with increased odds of experiencing anxiety, sadness, and pain in the last month of life, suggesting a pivotal link between social isolation and end-of-life symptomatology. Furthermore, marital status and the receipt of personal care were predictors of dying in a hospital, pointing to the influence of social support structures on the location of death. Interestingly, a larger social network was correlated with a higher likelihood of receiving hospice or palliative care, highlighting the potential benefits of broader social connections.