Loneliness is not a necessary part of becoming older, according to NORC, with results finding that only 30% of older adults feel lonely on a frequent basis. The intensity of loneliness, the study found, decreases as people get older until their last stages of life, where it increases once again. Loneliness is a transient feeling and can be eased in seniors with support that focuses on providing the ability for seniors to be as independent as possible and providing opportunities to connect with others. The two main methods of tackling loneliness are to alter perceptions and to invest in relationships. Altering perceptions means actively analyzing thought patterns and behaviors to ensure that lonely feelings are perpetuated, and investing in relationships involves both investing in current relationships and diversifying connections. By providing both analysis and training in social skills and introspection, seniors can be helped to avoid the pitfall of loneliness and the corresponding health issues that often arise with the onset of lonely feelings.
Loneliness is not a necessary part of becoming older, according to the National Social Life, Health and Aging Project, with results finding that only 30% of older adults feel lonely on a frequent basis. The intensity of loneliness, the study found, decreases as people get older until their last stages of life, where it increases once again. Loneliness is a transient feeling and can be eased in seniors with support that focuses on providing the ability for seniors to be as independent as possible and providing opportunities to connect with others. The two main methods of tackling loneliness are to alter perceptions and to invest in relationships. Altering perceptions means actively analyzing thought patterns and behaviors to ensure that lonely feelings are perpetuated, and investing in relationships involves both investing in current relationships and diversifying connections. By providing both analysis and training in social skills and introspection, seniors can be helped to avoid the pitfall of loneliness and the corresponding health issues that often arise with the onset of lonely feelings.