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Lonely after losing a pet is real grief, and research puts it close to losing a close friend — here's what helps and who you can call for free today.

988 for older adults: a new poll finds 69% of people over 50 have never heard of the crisis line. What 988 does, why people hesitate, and a free number to call.

Lonely during the holidays? Nearly 1 in 3 U.S. adults have been too. Why the season hits so hard, what the AARP numbers say, and a free number to call today.

Loneliness and sleep are linked: lonely older adults are 75% more likely to sleep poorly. What the science says, why it happens, and a free number to call.

Don't want to be a burden? 46% of older adults say the same thing. Here is what the research found, what your family actually hears, and a free number to call.

Loneliness and heart disease are linked by hard numbers: 29% higher heart disease risk, 32% higher stroke risk. Here is what the studies found and what to do.

How often should you call your elderly parent? The one program researchers tested used 2 to 5 short calls a week — here is why short and predictable wins.

Does volunteering help with loneliness? A randomized trial of 375 lonely adults says yes — here is what it measured, the hours that mattered, and a free number.

Vision loss and loneliness travel together, but research says the eye disease is not what makes you lonely. Here is what actually helps, and a free number to call.

Lonely after giving up driving? Research links handing over the keys to a 51% smaller friend network and double the depression risk. What helps, and a free line to call.

Lonely after a hospital stay? The silence when you get home is real, researched, and temporary. Here is what causes it, what to do in the first week, and a free number to call.

Eating alone every day is linked to depression and thinner meals in older adults — though not always for the reason people assume. Here is what the research found, and a free number to call: 877-638-1122.