The isolation of aging
Loneliness weakens the immune system, so how can older people strengthen their emotional resilience?
Older people, often isolated by deteriorating health, can seem invisible. Yet by 2047, people over age 60 will outnumber people under 16. Their well-being will be a global concern in the future, but for now, it’s up to their communities to care. The Stream explores the isolation of aging, and how older people can build their emotional resilience against the health effects of loneliness.
In this episode, we speak to:
Lucy Schnurpfeil
Chairman, AltenHilfe Afrika
altenhilfe-afrika.org
Gladys Morris @AgeOptions
77-year-old on public assistance
Bob Harris
72-year-old volunteer, LinkAge
Christina Victor
Professor, Gerontology, Brunel University London
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