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Facts About Senior Isolation and the Effects of Loneliness That Will Stun You

A fairly recent article from aplaceformom.com discusses the effects that loneliness has on seniors. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, nearly 1/3 of all seniors live by themselves. That is close to 13.8 million seniors aging along.  Senior isolation is not only common but also dangerous.

What are the dangers of senior isolation and the effects of loneliness?

1. Loneliness leads to health complications
2. Unhealthy habits increase
3. Loneliness increases the risk of Alzheimer’s disease
4. Isolation leads to higher instances of elder abuse
5. Lonely seniors assume the worst

We recommend taking a few minutes to read the full article here!