loneliness

  • Supporting seniors in the ‘new normal’: Tips for combating social isolation and loneliness

    For many Americans, life today feels typical – we’re back in school, returning to the office and are enjoying our hobbies and social lives. Connecting in-person with friends and family is once again a regular part of our routine. Unfortunately, seniors (those aged 55+) have been more isolated than...
  • The Loneliness of Immigrant Elders

    Peter White Ethnic Media Services Both shooters in the two mass killings in Monterey Park and Half Moon Bay, California were Chinese and neither fit the profile of a mass killer. Both were over 65. “Is it any surprise that within our communities there are people, elders who have...
  • NEWS FOR OLDER AMERICANS

    Overcoming Isolation and Loneliness NAPSI If you’ve ever felt lonely, you’re not alone. Researchers at the University of Chicago found that nearly half of older adults in America experience some degree of loneliness. The University of Chicago study is part of Connect2Affect, a collaborative effort spearheaded by AARP Foundation to learn more about isolation and loneliness in older adults...
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