Loneliness affects people at every stage of life, but for older adults, it can have a greater impact on both physical health ...

In today's Dear Annie column, learn how to support older adults during the holidays and combat winter blues with check-ins ...

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 ...

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 ...

The Immigrants' Assistance Center in New Bedford has a weekly group to help Portuguese-speaking elders and combat loneliness.

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 ...

Growing older brings meaning and fulfillment — but it also comes with shifting relationships, health changes, and new responsibilities. If you’re feeling lonelier than you used to, you’re far from ...

Loneliness and social isolation among community-dwelling older adults are complex issues with the ability to affect physical, mental and social well-being. To support older adults, approaches must ...

Michael Helps, from Burnley, Lancashire, set up a letter writing service called Loneliness UK after his mother encouraged him ...

"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 ...

A new survey suggests optimism about aging fell sharply over the last year, with financial insecurity and loneliness ...