RESEARCH ARTICLE
Ill Health, Death and Loneliness: Mankind’s Companions
Ami Rokach1, 2, 3, *, Ami Sha'ked3
Article Information
Identifiers and Pagination:
Year: 2015Volume: 8
First Page: 85
Last Page: 88
Publisher ID: TOPSYJ-8-85
DOI: 10.2174/1874350101508010085
Article History:
Received Date: 25/10/2014Revision Received Date: 30/01/2015
Acceptance Date: 02/02/2015
Electronic publication date: 15/5/2015
Collection year: 2015
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Abstract
In this paper we review the concept of loneliness, and research that relates it to illness and death, two conditions that we all will undergo at some point in our life, and which are replete with loneliness, a sense of isolation, and a deep yearning not only for health and life, but for a meaningful connection with loved ones and carers.