Feelings of loneliness as we age can affect our health, but innovative solutions can foster new social connections.

Older age, the onset of depression and increased loneliness can significantly contribute to the risk of dementia and cognitive decline, according to two separate studies.

A new report looked at who is lonely and how Americans reach out for support across different genders and ages.

A new study finds that loneliness may increase certain proteins in the brain that increase your risk for disease and death.

Assisted living was created to address the cycle of loneliness with dignity, Argentum CEO James Balda told senators Wednesday ...

Older adults who move abroad to retire have a higher risk of loneliness, according to a report published March 13 in the journal Psychology and Aging.

Readers asked about the impact of loneliness on our bodies, how it affects our social lives, and how we can fight back ...

More Americans want to retire abroad, but loneliness can undermine your happiness and health, even in paradise. Here's how to ...

The problem of loneliness isn't just an American one—the World Health Organization proclaimed it a global health concern and ...

Steven used to be a financial advisor, now he declutters homes of the elderly, for free. 85-year-old Hang Chung founded a ...

Senior living communities can have an outsized impact on whether older adults feel lonely, according to a survey of new senior living residents from U.S.

Coupled with the physical limitations and health issues that often prevent older people from getting out, this situation is a recipe for isolation, which can lead to loneliness. In turn ...