MILLIONS of older people are loneliest in the summer – as they get fewer visits from loved ones and have more hours in the day to fill. Research of 1,400 retired people discovered 27 per cent feel …
The study also found 62 per cent of those polled believe people popping around is a lifeline when they are feeling secluded in the summer.
And, despite the average respondent living with two people, 58 per cent said even when surrounded by others, they can sometimes still feel alone. Boredom can set in for 26 per cent when they go longer than usual without having a meaningful conversation, while 19 per cent experience feelings of sadness.
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