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Loneliness in Seniors - 5 Effective Ways to Deal with It

Agree or not, loneliness is an integral part of life. Like many other human emotions and experiences, loneliness greets every person from time to time.   We all are vulnerable to it. It’s just that some people know ways to reduce or avoid it for most of their lives. In the least case scenario, they know how to replace loneliness with a feeling of being alone.   But some people fail to cope with loneliness and crumple. It can happen to any age group, but seniors living alone are prone to it.   Major Life Changes and Loneliness   The life of seniors undergoes significant changes as they cross 60. They get retired, battle with an identity crisis, try hard to keep the family-head position, struggle to get their voice heard and opinions considered.   Besides, social insecurities, growing health issues, and most importantly, facing the loss of a loved one — together makes life harder than ever to deal with.   Not sure about the younger age, but there are many chances for things t