There has been a great deal of research done recently which has shed light on what has been called an “epidemic” of loneliness among seniors. The University of Michigan published a study which found that 25% of adults have reported feeling lonely. And you may not know this, but loneliness is in fact a health problem. Many experts have listed it among health concerns such as smoking or obesity in terms of causing negative health outcomes.
Building interpersonal relationships and staying active socially are both very important things for our health at every stage of life. The people we choose to spend time with will naturally be a large part of our lives, and these relationships can have significantly positive impacts on our overall health. What this means is that staying socially active is incredibly important, especially during our senior years.
