Ireland’s Older Adults are Facing a Hidden Health Crisis: Loneliness - 09/09/2025
Loneliness is emerging as a major but often overlooked health risk for Ireland’s older population, according to new findings from a Trinity College study.The Irish Longitudinal Study on Ageing (TILDA), which has tracked over 8,000 adults aged 50 and older for more than 14 years, found that persistent loneliness is linked to poorer mental and physical health, reduced functional ability, and a lower quality of life.While average levels of loneliness returned to pre-pandemic norms after a sharp rise during Covid-19 lockdowns, around one in eight older adults continue to report significant…
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