Jun. 8—(Family Features) As people age, many lose loved ones, find their mobility diminished and see social circles shrink. All of this can contribute to feelings of loneliness. In fact, nearly 60% of ...

Older adults who are socially isolated and digitally excluded experienced a 60% higher risk of depression, according to a January study published in Medicine. Additionally, physical function outcomes ...

The loneliness epidemic hitting Boomers harder than any generation before Wait, that’s not entirely true. Gen Z reports the ...

Combating Loneliness, a free program focused on addressing loneliness often experienced by older adults, will be held Feb. 12 by the Young at Heart senior ministry at the First United Methodist Church ...

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 ...

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

A new study finds more older adults in Connecticut and across the nation are experiencing loneliness. The AARP research finds 40% of adults 45 or older feel lonely, an increase from prior poll results ...

Brenda Lam uses an AI chatbot at least once a week. For the 69-year-old retired banker from Singapore, the chatbot brings her peace of mind. “It motivates me,” says Lam, who communicates with AMI-Go, ...

Older adults are at increased risk of complications from COVID-19. Many government and health-care leaders recommend that older adults reduce contact with other persons. In the short-run, this advice ...

DURHAM, N.C. (WTVD) -- Cold weather presents unique challenges, and older Americans are particularly vulnerable. With "feels-like" temperatures dropping to single digits, health experts are urging ...