Loneliness affects people at every stage of life, but for older adults, it can have a greater impact on both physical health and emotional well-being. As people age, major life changes– including ...

The Santa Rosa Corps of the Salvation Army understands the crucial need to support Sonoma County’s senior citizens so they ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Joe Lamy started small groups at senior centers to help older adults combat loneliness. Inspired by the loneliness epidemic, Lamy ...

Who says you can't teach an old dog new tricks? Seniors are proving that age is just a number as they dive into the world of virtual reality (VR). This cutting-edge technology is revolutionizing ...

Addressing hearing loss in the elderly could help alleviate the growing loneliness epidemic among senior citizens, according to a report from SWNS. A new study led by researchers at NYU Langone Health ...

Ryan, the "wellness robot" AI companion for seniors, includes an "activity hub" screen on its chest for playing games and following along with exercises. The idea sounds appealing. A virtual friend ...

Have you ever wondered why seniors are more susceptible to heart disease? While age, compromised immune system, and existing illnesses are most common, another key factor that most of us ignore is ...

Mental health doesn’t wear an age tag, it evolves as we do, taking on new forms across life’s journey. From the silent anxieties of teenagers facing exam stress and identity struggles to the quiet ...

Loneliness is putting senior men's health at risk. Here's how to help. We seldom talk about loneliness, but it is real and affects many people, especially older men who live alone. This article from ...

“If you keep your hand here long enough it feels like he’s breathing,” Alan Trujillo said, explaining the lifelike, battery-powered pet he was holding. It’s a toy he brings in for older adults, as ...

At a moment when protective measures such as “shelter-in-place” and “self-quarantine” have become commonplace in many of the world’s major cities, a newly published study on loneliness sheds light on ...