Loneliness can impact your health and lifespan. Discover how finding purpose can help you combat isolation.

A huge European study found that lonely older adults tend to have weaker memory, but they do not lose memory faster over time ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Health researchers say that helping ageing patients to hear better can enrich their social lives and boost their mental and ...

Social media might be a “double-edged sword” for older adults, according to the findings of a recent study. On one hand, moderate social media use is related to social connectedness and lower levels ...

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - According to the American Medical Association about half of U.S. adults experience loneliness which presents a public health crisis similar to obesity or smoking. It’s not ...

An NPR piece on aging and social connection noted that the kinds of regular, low-stakes, in-person ties that protect against ...

Loneliness in later life begins when contact remains, but dignity, purpose, and the feeling of being needed quietly disappear.

The provision of hearing aids and advice appears to preserve social connections among older adults, ultimately preventing loneliness. The corresponding study was published in JAMA Internal Medicine.

As we age, the opportunities for social interaction can significantly diminish, especially for seniors. Many find themselves feeling isolated, which can lead to serious mental health issues, including ...

South Korea’s AI companion dolls are helping elderly people combat loneliness, but concerns over privacy and human connection ...

Growing older brings meaning and fulfillment — but it also comes with shifting relationships, health changes, and new responsibilities. If you’re feeling lonelier than you used to, you’re far from ...