Why Is It So Hard for Men to Make Close Friends? American men are stuck in a “friendship recession.” Here’s how to climb out.
Seeking Heat, and Companionship, in a Hard Scotland Winter In a Glasgow neighborhood, the cost-of-living crisis is exacerbating energy problems and financial worries, and vital community hubs are struggling to stay afloat.
Who Will Care for ‘Kinless’ Seniors? Nearly one million Americans have no immediate family members to provide assistance if needed. The number is expected to grow.
Deaths From Substance Abuse Rose Sharply Among Older Americans in 2020 In the pandemic’s first year, death rates linked to alcohol and drugs climbed among seniors as lockdowns and isolation spread.
A Sikh Temple in India Fights Loneliness With Companionship A village in northern India has found a way to address a growing global issue: a deep sense of isolation among older people.