Loneliness in older adults can be reduced through the experience of senior living communities. U.S. News and World Report surveyed older adults and families.

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"We are making substantial progress in the fight against dementia," write Drs. Murali Doraiswamy and Eric Stallard.

Questions about memory led me to dedicate myself to helping those who are suffering from Alzheimer’s disease and other causes ...

Many seniors in India's cities face this reality - living longer than previous generations while facing life without their spouses and with children living far away. As loneliness grows ...

Rain falls as a light drizzle as we pull into a narrow side street in Tokyo’s Gotanda neighborhood. I’m with Hirofumi Sakurai and Hiroki Shimana, who have been hired to help one of the capital ...

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Some physical health risks of loneliness according to the advisory: 32% increased risk of stroke. 50% increased risk of developing dementia for older adults. More than a 60% increase in risk of ...

The kind-hearted villagers also organise regular friendship meetings for the elderly and offer transport ... Others said it makes them feel 'less lonely' and that they 'look forward to seeing ...

"It's interesting to see you as such a sociable person but what people don't realise is that you come back and you feel lonely on your ... on this programme If the elderly are nurtured, look ...