Julie was lonely. The man she had lived with for 10 years had slowly developed dementia. As a result, he moved to his daughter’s. Even though it was the “right” thing to do she ached with loneliness.

While people can experience a range of emotions in retirement—excitement, relief, financial concerns—there's an unexpected feeling that psychologists say is also common: loneliness. And unlike ...

Loneliness is not just a personal issue people battle, but it is soon on its way to becoming a global health hazard. According to experts, the mortality effects of loneliness are equivalent to smoking ...

It’s not every day you see a 24-year-old hanging out with a 75-year-old, but for Grace Martin and Pam it’s a friendship that transcends generations. The pair met in Melbourne through a government ...