Loneliness, social isolation and living alone are significant risk factors for mortality, particularly in older adults, according to the results of a new study.

Loneliness and social isolation in older adults are commonly reported with high rates occurring in a number of sociodemographic groups.

Studies show that higher levels of loneliness and social isolation – especially in older adults – are linked to greater ...

Yet, certain life events can leave older adults feeling isolated and lonely, like adult kids moving away, retirement, illness, and the death of a spouse. Isolation and loneliness can have negative ...

Loneliness is becoming an epidemic for people of all ages. To kick off 2025, Here & Now is looking at how people can forge ...

Loneliness is linked to unhealthy habits like smoking and poor diet, increasing obesity risk and adverse health outcomes, ...

One of the traits people who spent a lot of time alone as kids usually develop as adults is having low self-esteem. These ...

Discover how a new program is combating isolation among older adults in Toronto. Learn about the impact of SEED and the ...

Researchers examine how social volunteering affects the social and emotional aspects of loneliness among older adults in ...

Hanging up the car keys curbs an older adult’s independence and can cause senior citizen loneliness. Here’s how Institute on ...

A D.C. program is pairing seniors with battery-powered robotic pets to ease the loneliness and isolation that often ...