CYNTHIA GERMAIN [email protected] Recently, a family member who lives far away in an assisted-living facility told ...

With their community and social circle shrinking constantly, the elderly are often left battling ennui and loneliness, leading to an impact on their physical and mental wellbeing," says Poddar. She ...

Constantly being online or on devices might create a false sense of connection, but it can increase isolation and loneliness.

Researchers at the Central Institute of Mental Health have taken increasing social isolation as an opportunity to examine the relevance of physical activity for mental health in the context of being ...

It makes it hard to identify who’s at risk and how to help them, but one factor is always present: physical isolation. We have seen tons of resources for decreasing loneliness, but the first ...

The physical isolation of the place creates a sense of entrapment. This makes the eeriness of the house inescapable as we see when Arthur wants to leave. Mrs Drablow lives alone When Arthur and ...

which scientists refer to as perceived social isolation. While this can have negative effects on mental health, it can also harm physical health. Families with immunocompromised children ...

One study found that those affected by chronic loneliness and social isolation have approximately a 50% increase in the risk of developing dementia than those who are not affected. Living alone, ...