Dejection among old established individuals increases health dangers

Dejection among old established individuals increases health dangers.Fears of developing isolation among more than 65s as more youthful generations emigrate  Social isolation among more seasoned individuals - those aged 65 years and over - puts aging populations at a higher danger of dementia, cardiovascular disease and decreased immune system responsivity, according to the Alone charity. Photograph: Bryan O'Brien/ The Irish Times

Social isolation among more seasoned individuals - those aged 65 years and over - puts aging populations at a higher danger of dementia, cardiovascular disease and decreased immune system responsivity, according to the Alone charity. Photograph: Bryan O'Brien/ The Irish Times

Dejection among more established individuals is accepted to be as damaging to their health as smoking 15 cigarettes a day, with more established generations at danger of increased isolation as adolescent emigrants move abroad, according to the Alone charity.

Social isolation among more established individuals - those aged 65 years and over - puts aging populations at a higher danger of dementia, cardiovascular disease and decreased immune system responsivity, according to the Irish charity.