When she feels lonely ... social connections for older adults. Social Security checks aren't enough to cover many retirees' ...

Lonely older adults are less likely to be physically active, to eat nutritious foods and to do things that lead to or maintain better health. They are more likely to experience depression and anxiety.

The number of older adults who experience feelings of loneliness has dropped from the spike seen during the COVID-19 pandemic ...

1 in 3 Older ... adults, who continue to have very high rates of loneliness and social isolation,” Malani said in a university news release. About 33% of adults ages 50 to 80 felt lonely some ...

In 2021, that number decreased to 37.1%, then went up to 41.6% in 2022. In 2023, 37.2% of older adults felt lonely, which decreased to 33.4% in 2024, the data showed. Data came from the University ...

Lonely older adults are less likely to be physically active, to eat nutritious foods and to do things that lead to or maintain better health. They are more likely to experience depression and anxiety.