Mental health issues faced by the elderly include social isolation and loneliness, depression, suicide, and alcohol addiction. What individuals are at highest risk for social isolation?
A) People aged 65 years or older
B) Elderly people living in a nursing home
C) Individuals who are in frail health
D) Individuals retired from career work
Ans: C
Social isolation is associated with the very old (aged 85 years and older), those in frail health, and the elderly living alone.
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