
Loneliness in the elderly: how to spot it and what helps
Half the people living alone in the UK are 65 or over, yet few people over 65 feel lonely often. How to spot the signs in your mum or dad, ask, and build a routine that helps.
What loneliness actually does to the brain, why it raises the risk of dementia, and what current research says about brain health in later life.

Half the people living alone in the UK are 65 or over, yet few people over 65 feel lonely often. How to spot the signs in your mum or dad, ask, and build a routine that helps.
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