Causes of Loneliness in Older Adults As we age, older people can become more socially isolated due to increasing health issues and external social changes. According to a recent U.S. News & World ...

Connie Korteland, 82, was accustomed to being active and able to get around when her health changed rather quickly. “We had recently moved to the area, and so we had a lot of work to do around the ...

"There's no reason for people to be lonely. I've made many friends and I'm still making friends to this day. "Living here ...

Conversations around it often focus on the elderly. But by some measures, people in their 20s are the loneliest group in ...

Doctors in the US have found evidence that hearing aids can help reduce loneliness and perceived isolation among older people who fear going deaf. The researchers said people those treated for hearing ...

The self-stigma of loneliness can directly affect psychological distress in older people and may indirectly influence people if they feel like they’re at a disadvantage. Positive solitude somewhat ...

A few weeks ago a co-worker suggested I try living alone, claiming it allows you to understand yourself on a deeper level. I immediately wrote it off because I’m not trying to pay that kind of rent in ...

Older adults may be at a higher risk of experiencing loneliness and social isolation due to changes in health and social connections. However, there are strategies that can help manage these feelings.

Commentary: By 2034, older adults will outnumber children in America for the first time — 77 million seniors to 76.5 million ...

"We can prevent and reverse loneliness with the power of our mind." Mary Faines just turned 94 years old. For years the tradition has been to celebrate her special day with a festive dinner with her ...

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Connie Korteland, 82, was used to being active and able to get around when her health changed rather quickly. “We had recently moved to the area, and so we had a lot of work to do around the house,” ...