Courtyard at Mt Tabor

Lonely Senior Thinking In this new era of technology, with just a few clicks of text, you can stay connected with individuals from all over the world. But, even with the latest advancements in technology, there are many seniors today who live in isolation and deal with loneliness. Surprisingly, loneliness not only affects someone mentally but also adversely affects the physical health of an individual. As friends, family members or caregivers, it is essential to be aware of the effects that loneliness can have on a senior’s mental and physical health. How Lonely Are Seniors Today? There has been ample research done on the topic of loneliness among the senior community. Less than 20% of seniors live alone and a recent study from the University of California in San Francisco suggests that living with others may feel lonely. 43% of seniors surveyed and the results were quite shocking as the seniors felt lonely even when they were not living alone. Seniors that are 60 years ...