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Loneliness and the Elderly

Professor Nathyan Vytialingam, President, Asia Pacific Occupational Therapy Regional Group

07-Mar-14 16:00

Loneliness and the Elderly

A new study has recently added to the growing body of research that suggests that loneliness can be seriously detrimental to the physical and mental health of the elderly. Looking at it through a Malaysian lens is Professor Nathan Vytialingam, president of the Asia Pacific Occupational Therapy Regional Group. 


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