1."I am a 71-year-old grandmother. I tried living with one of my children, but as lovely as my daughter is, I felt more lonely living with her than when I lived alone. I tried living in a ...

It found that people over 50 are less likely to feel lonely, while 66 percent of people 65-plus say they hardly ever, or never, feel lonely.

New York officials believe a robotic companion called ElliQ, which can discuss complicated subjects, is helping older residents feel less alone. Critics are concerned about data collection.

Lonely people, even when in the company of others, may have difficulties relating because of hearing loss or visual and mobility impairments.

Nearly one-quarter of the world’s population feels lonely, a new Meta-Gallup poll suggests, with young adults reporting higher rates of loneliness than older adults.

With staffing shortages at senior communities across the country and concerns about isolation among older adults, some researchers are betting on social robots to fill the gaps. A robot named Ryan ...

Shianne Foxx paid $2000 to have a truck drive around with her picture on the side with the message: “Are you rich, old and lonely? I’m looking for a sugar daddy.” ...

A nonprofit called Sunshine Home Share is helping older homeowners fill up their extra bedrooms with people who want cheaper rent in exchange for doing household chores ...

A service befriending lonely elderly people has been funded for another year. The Redcar and Cleveland Befriending Service trains volunteers who visit isolated people and help them re-establish ...