Social Participation of Frail Older People with Functional Limitations Ageing Alone in Place in Italy, and Its Impact on Loneliness: An Urban–Rural Comparison
(1) Background: Older people ageing in place alone with functional limitations experience several difficulties in daily life, potentially hampering their social participation. This in turn could impact their perceived loneliness. This paper aims to investigate these issues based on findings from the...
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| Main Authors: | Maria Gabriella Melchiorre, Marco Socci, Giovanni Lamura, Sabrina Quattrini |
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2025-06-01
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| Series: | Urban Science |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2413-8851/9/6/233 |
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