Around 18 per cent of households in Basingstoke are single-person, and nearly 30 per cent of New Forest residents are aged 65 ...

A social-health program is using  artificial intelligence to pair older adults with young people to help improve social connection and reduce loneliness across the ages.

Social isolation and loneliness among seniors has become a prevalent issue, so much so that the Elevance Health Public Policy Institute has issued a white paper showing that this trend can have ...

A growing sense of loneliness - and the associated risks of stroke, heart disease, depression and stress - is spreading among ...

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 ...

Loneliness doesn't always come when you're alone. Many older couples experience it in silence, even while sharing the same ...

California and the city of San Francisco are promoting the "Meet Six Neighbors" campaign, challenging residents to forge ...

Tackling hearing loss can help ease the loneliness epidemic among the elderly, suggests new research. Providing hearing aids and advice on their use may preserve social connections that often wane as ...

Loneliness is not associated with an increased risk for death among older adults receiving home care in three countries, researchers reported. Bonaventure A. Egbujie, MD, PhD In fact, after adjustment ...

The CCSMH has created the first clinical guidelines to address SI&L, urging healthcare professionals to recognize these ...

While the entire building will be open to all members, there will be particular focus on programs and activities for older ...