Why Loneliness Matters

Why Senior Loneliness Matters

Loneliness isn’t just “feeling a bit down.” For seniors, chronic loneliness is linked to:

• Higher risk of depression and anxiety
• Increased risk of dementia
• Increased risk of Suicide
• More frequent ER visits and hospitalizations
• Faster physical and cognitive decline
• Shortened lifespan

For many seniors in Calgary, a volunteer visit may be the only human contact they have all week. A simple hour of connection can make the difference between feeling forgotten and feeling valued.