But are you too old to see a shrink? With loneliness among seniors soaring, the question is more relevant than ever.

Mary Martin is an exception. She is a volunteer with Mental Health America of South Central Kansas’ Senior Companion Program.

Growing older brings meaning and fulfillment — but it also comes with shifting relationships, health changes, and new ...

Some older people are not able to have their loved ones around them for the holidays. Some live alone, others in assisted living, but people that work with elderly said the older people get, it is ...

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 ...

Doctors in the US have found evidence that hearing aids can help reduce loneliness and perceived isolation among older people who fear going deaf. The researchers said people those treated for hearing ...

"We can prevent and reverse loneliness with the power of our mind." Mary Faines just turned 94 years old. For years the tradition has been to celebrate her special day with a festive dinner with her ...

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.

Despite our hopes for technological ways to bridge connections between older adults and social partners, phone and digital contact cannot alleviate loneliness in the same way. Photo-Illustration: ...

With reports of loneliness widespread in the Garden State, New Jersey is offering $4 million to local governments and ...

The theme for the fourth World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly, which will be celebrated on July 28, has been chosen by Pope Francis. According to the Holy See Press Office, this year’s theme is ...