#217 The Silent Killer: Loneliness in Aging

Focused Healthy Family Podcast · Mar 19, 2026 · 35m

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Loneliness is becoming one of the most serious — and least talked about — health risks facing older adults today. In this episode of the Focused Healthy Family Podcast, Gina and Don explore how isolation can quietly affect the physical, emotional, and cognitive health of aging parents.

Many families focus on safety, medications, and doctor…