“The loneliest and most socially isolated individuals have consistently lower levels of subjective wellbeing than older people who are more socially connected.” To those reading this blog, such a statement is unlikely to be much of a surprise. It is, however, one of three key findings from a report, released today, by the International Longevity…
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Monthly Archives: February 2015
The triple taboo: childlessness, ageing and loneliness
What appears in our mid-thirties then reappears in our mid-sixties and affects people whether they are men, women, young or old, whatever ethnic origin or sexual orientation, wherever they live? The expectation to have children in our lives and in our family. Children can bring joy, but to an increasing number, the lack of children…
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