Earlier this week, I read an editorial in the Daily Sun that stopped me in my tracks.
It reminded me that too many of our neighbors — people right here in our community — will spend the holidays alone. While this is a national issue, it disproportionately affects older adults, and loneliness has quietly become a serious public health concern.
Feelings of sadness, anxiety, and isolation often intensify during the holidays, revealing a deeper truth that extends well beyond one season: the heart of aging is connection. A sense of belonging is essential if we want individuals — and communities — to flourish…