Loneliness affects people at every stage of life, but for older adults, it can have a greater impact on both physical health and emotional well-being. As people age, major life changes– including ...

Senior loneliness is a persistent trend — and one with profound health implications for isolated aging adults. Chronic loneliness and isolation can cause mental, physical and cognitive issues in ...

Research has increasingly shown a connection between loneliness and adverse health outcomes, including a higher risk of premature death, serious health issues, and elevated suicide rates. Loneliness—a ...

Loneliness is putting senior men’s health at risk. Here’s how to help. We seldom talk about loneliness, but it is real and affects many people, especially older men who live alone. This article from ...

Loneliness is an insidious disease. It is an anti-discriminatory disorder that afflicts people of all ages, races, and creeds. It probably contributes to more deaths each year than all other diseases ...

NEW YORK -- Seniors in New York State have a new tool for dealing with loneliness. It's a companion robot, and some say it's making a difference. "Can you tell me a joke?" said Priscilla Okesson, a ...

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TRAVERSE CITY — Older adults in Northern Michigan are using community senior centers to combat loneliness and isolation, issues that health experts said increase the risk for serious medical ...