What’s better, arrange to share a meal together. Experts in loneliness attest that even one social interaction alleviates the problem, and it is the quality of the interaction that determines its effectiveness. On this ancient tradition too, we need
The Christmas season is one of the joyful times of the year. The homecomings, parties, and sentiments we are still lucky to be a part of this messy, troubled world. But we also know those who have lost loved ones and are now alone. For all the people we are packing onto a smaller and smaller planet, it’s noteworthy that loneliness is becoming a greater problem. And not just for solitary seniors. People in nearly every age group and every location are reporting more loneliness.