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Loneliness and the Elderly

Loneliness and the Elderly

by Megan Descutner | Oct 15, 2019 | Elderly Care, Loneliness, Northern Virginia

Feeling lonely and isolated is more than an unpleasant emotional state; it can actually lead to poor health outcomes and premature death. Recent studies suggest that loneliness is more damaging to a person’s mental and physical health than being obese or smoking...

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