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