Retiring abroad puts older adults at risk for loneliness

Solitude wreaks havoc at work, according to a recent survey conducted for the Global-Watch Centre of Expertise.

Pensioners abroad are more often lonely than at home. Study shows differences in social ties and health effects.

Retiring abroad puts older adults at risk for loneliness

Many people dream of retiring to a warmer, less expensive country. But retirees who move abroad may be at greater risk of loneliness than those who stay in their home country, according to new research.

People who retire abroad more likely to suffer from loneliness

Older retirees may feel lonely abroad due to lack of adaptation and connections, researchers say.

YMCA of the USA CEO Suzanne McCormick Testifies on Combating Senior Loneliness Before Senate Committee

On March 12, Suzanne McCormick, the president and CEO of YMCA of the USA, testified before the Senate Special Committee on Aging, advocating for stronger community support and increased funding to combat senior loneliness. The hearing, titled “Breaking the Cycle of Senior Loneliness: Strengthening Families and Community Support,” focused on the health risks of social isolation and how organizations like the YMCA play a crucial role in fostering …

The link between finances and loneliness in older adults - Scientific Inquirer

Older adults who didn’t have enough savings to cover emergency expenses during the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic faced another surprising problem: higher levels of loneliness. In a new study, researchers at The Ohio State University found that adults over the age of 65 faced increases in loneliness during the pandemic, regardless of income level or wealth. But those who said they would have to use a credit card to pay off an emergency ex…