Lonely After Losing a Pet: Why the House Feels This Quiet
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: 7 in 10 People Over 50 Have Never Heard of It. Here’s What the New Poll Says
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? Why It Hits So Hard and What Actually Helps
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: Why Lonely Nights Are Restless Nights (and What Helps)
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.
“I Don’t Want to Be a Burden” — What the Phone Line Hears Every Day
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: The Real Numbers, in Plain English
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? What Actually Helps
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? The Real Answer
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: When the World Gets Smaller
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? What the Research Actually Found
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.