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Senior Loneliness

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Practical

How to Help a Widowed Parent Cope With Loneliness

The first six months everyone shows up. Month seven everyone disappears. Here's what actually helps a widowed parent, and the mistakes most adult children make trying.

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Awareness

The Real Cost of Senior Loneliness (It's Not Just Emotional)

Loneliness in older adults is a documented health and dollars cost. Here's what the research actually says it adds up to in Canada.

An older woman on a sofa looking at her smartphone in a casual home moment

Awareness

Why Your Parent Says "I'm Fine" When They're Not

"I'm fine" from an aging parent is rarely literal. Here's what it's most often hiding, and the questions that get past it.

An older woman eating a bowl of rice with chopsticks at her kitchen table

Awareness

Why Do Seniors Eat Alone? The Hidden Epidemic

Almost a third of Canadian women over 65 live alone. The meal isn't the problem; what stops happening around it is. Here's what to know.

An older woman reading a book in a yellow armchair beside a vase of tulips

Awareness

What Happens When Seniors Stop Socializing

When an older parent pulls back from the bridge club, the consequences cascade. Here's what the research says actually changes.

An older woman in mid-conversation with her adult daughter on a sunlit patio

Awareness

10 Signs Your Aging Parent Is Lonely (and What to Do)

The signs are quieter than you'd expect. Here's what to listen for, what to look for, and the one habit that catches loneliness early.