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Seniors Living Alone: The Good, The Bad, and the Tips They Need

    According to the Indian census reports, more than 15 million seniors are living alone in India. Particularly in Tamil Nadu, 1 in every 10 seniors is living alone. Sometimes, a senior living alone is a choice and sometimes life just happens in that way for them.   Whatever the reason, these lonely twilights in the lives of seniors should not make them feel like they are being left behind.   With a little bit of grit and commitment, seniors can prove that they can live a quality life just like any other age group.   In fact, many seniors enjoy living all by themselves. They like the thought of being independent and adore their own moments.     That’s only one side of the coin. There are cases of increased loneliness in seniors, depression in seniors and many other mental health issues as a result of living alone.     Whatever train you are on, being alone is a choice. If an elder is choosing to be alone, there is no room for loneliness or any other mental health issues. H