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 ...

Loneliness decreases with age. Nearly half (49 percent) of adults ages 45 to 49 are lonely, while 45 percent of those in their 50s report feeling lonely. As adults age into their 60s, 70s and beyond, ...

About 12% of older caregivers struggle with loneliness, researchers said in background notes. People caring for those with ...

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 ...

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.

AARP's most recent study on loneliness shows that 4 in 10 U.S. adults 45 and older are lonely, a significant increase from 35 ...

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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 ...

Morrisons Foundation has donated £50,000 to host 100 Christmas meal events for older people, as research reveals 1.2 million ...

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,” ...