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 ...

Hearing loss combined with the feelings of loneliness accelerates cognitive decline, leading to dementia in older adults, ...

A massive European study has uncovered a powerful connection between hearing loss, loneliness, and memory decline.

Providing hearing aids and advice on their use may preserve social connections that often wane as we age, a new study shows.

Middle-aged and older women who say they feel lonely are likely to spend more hours in front of the television a few years ...

President Trump's spending and tax bill could slash federal funding for social programs, jeopardizing vital companionship, meal delivery and health‐monitoring services for isolated older adults, some ...

Bill Schmitt is the last of the "five guys." Since their days as grade-school classmates in the tiny town of Walnut, Illinois, Schmitt and his four best friends — Cliff, Jim, Pat and Adrian — ...

A major new study highlights how untreated hearing loss paired with loneliness may contribute to cognitive and social ...

He has been living with his daughter since his wife passed away and said the classes "help the loneliness". He added: "When you get old, if you lose your partner, it can get lonely, but life moves on ...

Whether you’re seeking community or looking to help others find it, the Levis JCC Sandler Center is a vibrant and vital ...

Socially isolated older adults are at increased risk of developing diabetes and high blood sugar, according to a study being ...

July 11 is National Cheer Up the Lonely Day, and one former business executive took it as an opportunity to cheer up the ...