LESSON 1: Loneliness in old age LESSON1: Loneliness in old age In this lesson, you learn about and understand the theoretical-conceptual background of loneliness and develop an awareness of it. CURRICULUM Chapter 5.1 CONTENT OUTCOMES LEARNING Loneliness of older people as a social phenomenon Definition and models of loneliness Loneliness and social isolation Loneliness as a determinant of health The participants know the theoretical background to loneliness in old age, understand the differences between loneliness and social isolation, know the situation of loneliness among older people in Europe, know about negative health effects of loneliness. MATERIALS MEDIA Loneliness & Isolation | Aging Matters | NPT Reports: A short film on the topic of loneliness in old age PowerPoint Presentation: Phenomenon of loneliness DAY 1