How you can help seniors combat loneliness over the holidays
As Canadians enjoy the festivities in the next few weeks, some of the country’s seniors may be going through the holidays alone. While loneliness needs to be combatted at every … Read More
Tag: Loneliness
The reality of loneliness among Canada’s elderly. Why is it getting worse?
As Canada grapples with a rapidly aging demographic, experts are sounding the alarm on the increasing mental and physical health impacts of loneliness and social isolation, particularly among older people … Read More
Loneliness is now a ‘global public health concern,’ says WHO
The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned that loneliness could soon become a global epidemic leading to dementia, heart disease, stroke and premature death. On Thursday, the public health agency … Read More
Loneliness is the new silent killer, and as deadly as smoking: US surgeon-general
Widespread loneliness in the U.S. poses health risks as deadly as smoking a dozen cigarettes daily, costing the health industry billions of dollars annually, the U.S. surgeon general said Tuesday in declaring … Read More
