Loneliness and social isolation through the holidays

The holiday season, billed as the happiest time of the year, can be  lonely, especially for those without close family and friends. Loneliness and social isolation, recognized as an epidemic by the World Health Organization and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, have significant health implications. Dr. Amit Shah, a Mayo Clinic geriatrician and int ernist, says loneliness is a subjective feeling or perception when a person is not feeling connected to others. Social isolation is a lack of connections…
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