1. The Double Burden of Loneliness and "Secondary Injury"
According to Elderly Loneliness Statistics (1), 28% of seniors live alone, accounting for over 14.7 million individuals, and 43% of adults aged 60 and older report frequently feeling lonely. This level of isolation can have a profound impact on their overall health.
As mobility declines and children are often unavailable, even basic activities like going outside become a challenge for many older adults. As time goes by, outdoor activities become less frequent, leading to reduced connections with their communities and friends, and in many cases, complete social isolation.
