The stranger’s call came when Dianne Green needed it most. Alone in the home where she’d raised four kids, grieving recently deceased relatives, too fearful of COVID-19 to see her grandkids and great-grandbabies, she had never felt lonelier.
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Loneliness Is Rampant: A Simple Call, Or Hug, May Be A Cure
Posted on 11 September 2021.
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Restoring A Sense of Belonging: The Importance Of Casual Relationships
Posted on 04 August 2021.
In May, Vincent Keenan traveled from Chicago to Charlottesville, Virginia, for a wedding — his first trip out of town since the start of the pandemic.
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65+ and Lonely? You Don’t Need Another Prescription
Posted on 31 July 2021.
Lonely, older adults are nearly twice as likely to use opioids to ease pain and two-and-a-half times more likely to use sedatives and anti-anxiety medications.
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Impulse Buying: Is There A Way To Stop?
Posted on 11 July 2021.
You have probably often said to yourself: “This time, I will only buy what I need!” But then you still ended up coming home with things that were not on your shopping list.
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Managing Post-Pandemic Social Anxiety
Posted on 20 June 2021.
Now, as more people get vaccinated, infection rates slow and restrictions loosen across the country, many are experiencing the joy of finally reconnecting with family and friends.
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Older Adults Engaged In Risky Drinking During Pandemic
Posted on 09 June 2021.
s many older adults get back to normal life across the United States thanks to high rates of vaccination and lower COVID-19 activity, a new poll suggests many should watch their alcohol intake.
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