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Social Issues Affecting Older Adults
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Social Issues Affecting Older Adults
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Introduction to Social Issues Affecting Older Adults
Family Caregiving for Older Adults
Stresses of caregiving
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Older Adults Living Alone
Staying connected
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Self-Neglect in Older Adults
Alternative Living Arrangements for Older Adults
Homosexual or transgender older adults
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Effects of Life Transitions on Older Adults
Retirement
Relocation
Bereavement, Depression, and Suicide Risk
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Intimacy and Older Adults
Religion and Spirituality in Older Adults
Benefits
Mental health benefits
Health-promoting practices
Social benefits
Caregivers
Harmful Effects
Role of Health Care Professionals
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