"You've Got to Be Old to Go There": Psychosocial Barriers and Facilitators to Social Eating in Older Adults.

Background And Objectives: Social eating is associated with a range of physical and mental health benefits for older adults. Previous research has identified some of the practical barriers that may limit social eating, such as cost and access to public transport. However, little is known about the psychosocial issues that can affect older adults' engagement with social eating.