Why Loneliness Is the Silent Epidemic Facing Seniors
Loneliness in older adults is easy to miss because it rarely looks like a crisis. It can look like a parent who stops going out, a spouse who no longer drives, or someone whose world quietly gets smaller after retirement, illness, or loss.
But the health impact can be serious. In 2025, the World Health Organization reinforced that loneliness and social isolation are major health risks, especially for older adults. Social isolation may affect up to one in three seniors, while loneliness affects more than one in four older adults worldwide. Both are linked to higher risks of heart disease…
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