The report, published in Aging & Mental Health, shows that older adults with higher levels of loneliness scored lower on ...

Older adults who begin to experience loneliness face an accelerated rate of cognitive decline compared to their peers. A new ...

When Sandi Mitchell’s partner died in fall 2023 after a difficult illness, she was devastated by the loss, though it was far from her only taste of grief. Her first husband had died in 1999 after a ...

Feeling lonely may take a toll on older adults' memory — but it may not speed up cognitive decline, according to a new study. Researchers from Colombia, Spain and Sweden analyzed data from more than ...

A landmark study has found that older adults begin to experience faster cognitive decline after first feeling lonely, ...

Loneliness is increasing among adults 45 and older, with new research from AARP revealing a concerning upward trend that's reshaping how we understand social isolation across age groups. The study ...

Growing older brings meaning and fulfillment — but it also comes with shifting relationships, health changes, and new responsibilities. If you’re feeling lonelier than you used to, you’re far from ...

The surprising effect of loneliness on the brain of older people - Loneliness may cause initial cognitive decline, but ...

New research will examine whether pet ownership can influence how long older adults live. The study will analyze how factors ...

Loneliness is not associated with an increased risk for death among older adults receiving home care in three countries, researchers reported. Bonaventure A. Egbujie, MD, PhD In fact, after adjustment ...

Older adults are at increased risk of complications from COVID-19. Many government and health-care leaders recommend that older adults reduce contact with other persons. In the short-run, this advice ...