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Loneliness is especially associated with various demographics, health and social factors, including widowhood, chronic illness, social isolation and limited socio-economic resources. Older adults, particularly those over the age of 80, are at increased risk of loneliness, which is exacerbated by the loss of close relationships and physical ...
[6] [7] Chronic loneliness (loneliness that exists for a significant amount of time in one's life) is generally correlated with negative effects, including increased obesity, substance use disorder, risk of depression, cardiovascular disease, risk of high blood pressure, and high cholesterol.
A growing number of older adults in the United States are experiencing loneliness due to a lack of connection with others, which poses a significant threat to their health. This is especially true ...
Social isolation and loneliness in older adults is associated with an increased risk for poor mental and physical health and increased mortality. [ 66 ] [ 67 ] There is an increased risk for early mortality in individuals experiencing social isolation compared to those who are not socially isolated. [ 68 ]
To combat the loneliness epidemic, professional cuddlers like Jasmine Siemon from Bethesda, Maryland, are leading the way. She uses platonic touch therapy to assist adults dealing with issues such ...
A new report has revealed a million people over 65 remain at risk of chronic loneliness despite the easing of restrictions. Here's how to combat feelings of isolation.
The loneliness epidemic is an ongoing trend of loneliness and social isolation experienced by people across the globe. [1] [2] The uptick may have begun in the 2010s and was exacerbated by the isolating effects of social distancing, stay-at-home orders, and deaths during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Nearly one-quarter of the world’s population feels lonely, a new Meta-Gallup poll suggests, with young adults reporting higher rates of loneliness than older adults.