Retirement and loneliness: 3 tips for seniors to combat sadness during their golden years
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More than one-third of older adults feel lonely at least once a week, studies show. Experts warn of the dangers of senior loneliness and how to mitigate the risks.
More than a third of older adults said they feel lonely at least once a week, according to the University of Michigan’s National Poll on Healthy Aging. Melissa Rudy is health editor and a member of the lifestyle team at Fox News Digital. Story tips can be sent to melissa.rudy@fox.com.
The U.S. Surgeon General even called loneliness and social isolation a "serious health epidemic" in his Advisory on the Healing Effects of Social Connection and Community.
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