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SOUTH CAROLINA — The South Carolina Department on Aging (SCDOA) in partnership with the South Carolina Institute of Medicine and Public Health (IMPH) was announced as a winner of the 2023 South Carolina Notable State Documents Awards.

For its work Addressing Social Isolation in Older Adults as a Determinant of Health, SCDOA and IMPH won in the category of Monographs (physical or born digital). While social isolation finds its way to all ages, this focus centers on the impact it has on older adults in our state.

In this report, readers learn about the effect social isolation has on the physical and mental health of older adults. The recommendations in the report are noted as the top areas of concern, and include suggested ways to reduce problems associated with social isolation in our most vulnerable population.

Author: HERE Lexington

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