The holidays can be particularly difficult for someone who has recently lost a loved one, or who has recently moved to Florida and have yet to establish a circle of friends. That's why senior centers are extra alert for people experiencing loneliness around the holidays. Photo by Getty Images
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MENTAL WELLNESS
Going solo at the holidays
Loneliness can be major issue for seniors this time of year
It’s the most wonderful time of the year for a lot of people. But for others, it can be a particularly lonely time of the year. That’s especially true for seniors, who may be dealing with the loss of a spouse or being apart from family during a season when every movie, song and TV commercial celebrates scenes of festive togetherness.
