Loneliness

As a first-person essay, this does not require review by our team of Reviewers. Barring minor changes for grammar and sentence structure, we have kept the voice of the author intact. What does loneliness feel like when it’s not just metaphorical, but physical? When it wraps around you like the scent of disinfectant, the sound...

This article covers the medical, social and psychological problems related to loneliness in senior members of society. Armed with references from research material, statistics from WHO, as well as quotes from a few elderly members; it presents a holistic view of the problem and ventures some recommendations. The evolution of the elderly The twilight years...