Member-only story
Aging/Loneliness
Are You Planning For Your Old Age, And How? Old Age Is Not An Illness: It Needs Maintenance & Enjoyment
Get your hands and brain busy and travel the world. Your trip can be any distance away from your house or community. Learn more.
Does situational problem cause loneliness, or does loneliness link to old age?
Dr.Singh wrote a lovely story, “How I Shun Boredom And Enjoy Life,” and the story reminded me of a conversation I had with my sister-in-law, Chelsea. We discussed older women’s issues, and she expressed her honest opinion — one of the reasons she is comfortable with our women. She said, “Some of my neighbors are dead while alive.”
Loneliness
Loneliness is a prevalent and global problem for adult populations. “Several studies link it to multiple chronic conditions, including heart disease, lung disease, cardiovascular disease, hypertension, atherosclerosis, stroke, and metabolic disorders, such as obesity and metabolic disease. It is a major predictor of psychological problems, such as depression, psychological stress, and anxiety. In addition, studies link loneliness to overall morbidity and…
