The Isolation and Loneliness Epidemic
One only has to look through history to recognize that accompanying any population explosion there have been a variety of social, or economic and/or physical and mental health consequences. The current rapid growth of the global ageing population is no exception to those historical realities. The belief that retirement is a time of luxury and relaxation is not the reality for many older Canadians. Not all seniors have access to affordable and safe housing. Nor do all seniors have access to affor