In addition to social isolation, surging layoffs in the public and private sectors are shoving more people into early ...

Mary Martin is an exception. She is a volunteer with Mental Health America of South Central Kansas’ Senior Companion Program.

A 2023 survey found that 60% of Americans of all ages feel lonely. While we may assume this primarily affects older adults, ...

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - According to the American Medical Association about half of U.S. adults experience loneliness which presents a public health crisis similar to obesity or smoking. It’s not ...

Growing older brings meaning and fulfillment — but it also comes with shifting relationships, health changes, and new ...

"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 Statistics Canada report shows mood disorders among seniors are on the rise, and advocates say loneliness is playing a role ...

New research from AARP shows that 40% of adults age 45 and older say they are lonely. And while loneliness can strike at any age in older adulthood, it is most prevalent among people in their 40s ...

With reports of loneliness widespread in the Garden State, New Jersey is offering $4 million to local governments and ...

The provision of hearing aids and advice appears to preserve social connections among older adults, ultimately preventing loneliness. The corresponding study was published in JAMA Internal Medicine.