Feeling lonely is thought to make people feel worse mentally and physically - and those who are lonely tend to suffer worse symptoms when they are unwell than those who aren't. A recent survey by Granset, the overs social networking site, found that almost three-quarters of older people in the UK are lonely and most have never spoken to someone about how they feel.
It also discovered that about 70 per cent said their close friends and family would be surprised if they said they were lonely. Dr Holt-Lunstad added: "There is robust evidence that social isolation and loneliness significantly increase risk for premature mortality, and the magnitude of the risk exceeds that of many leading health indicators. The report highlights loneliness among vulnerable older adults, including immigrants; lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender LGBT populations; minorities; and victims of elder abuse.
It also points out that the literature base for these populations is sparse and more research is needed to determine risks, impacts, and appropriate actions needed. Current research suggests that immigrant, and lesbian, gay, bisexual populations experience loneliness more often than other groups. Similarly, gay, lesbian, and bisexual populations tend to have more loneliness than their heterosexual peers because of stigma, discrimination, and barriers to care.
Your doctor can assess your risk for loneliness and social isolation and get you connected to community resources for help, if needed. The following national organizations also offer helpful resources:. AARP external icon —Provides helpful information to seniors to help improve quality of life and provides access to Community Connection Tools.
Area Agencies on Aging external icon AAA —A network of over organizations across America that provides information and assistance with programs including nutrition and meal programs counseling and home-delivered or group meals , caregiver support, and more. The website can help you find your local AAA, which may provide classes in Tai Chi and diabetes self-management.
Eldercare Locator external icon —A free national service that helps find local resources for seniors such as financial support, caregiving services, and transportation. People who try to engage others and be friendly, but still feel burned out and exhausted afterword, are usually lonely.
Chronic loneliness can make it extremely difficult to spend time with your loved ones. Researchers from Brigham Young University analyzed nearly 35 years of data on how loneliness, social isolation and living alone can impact your lifespan. What they discovered was deeply unsettling. This is particularly worrisome given that loneliness plagues nearly 60 million Americans.
But what if you live alone? What if you enjoy spending time by yourself? While being alone and feeling alone are not the same thing, the effect on longevity, however, is similar. This is on par with the risk mortality associated with obesity.
A number of studies have revealed the ways isolation and loneliness can manifest in health issues:. BYU researchers urge people to heed the study as a warning. But the irony is, the more technologically connected we become, the more socially isolated from each other we find ourselves. Live: 'I love you, Dad': Touching family tribute shared as entertainment 'master' Bert Newton farewelled. Prime Minister says he does not believe he has told a lie in public life.
Live: Victorians on alert for severe weather as heavy rain and high winds forecast to batter the state. Tasmania's electricity connector to mainland, Basslink, goes into administration. NSW Premier shares personal story about grandmother as part of voluntary assisted dying debate.
A judge says construction company's punishment must send a message to other employers. Popular Now 1. Celebrity cosmetic surgeon's 'barbaric' attempt to fix a tummy tuck under local anaesthetic. Victoria to overhaul sexual assault laws to require affirmative consent, outlaw 'stealthing' Posted 3m ago 3 minutes ago Fri 12 Nov at am.
0コメント