Seniors going solo

What’s the difference between being lonely and choosing to navigate life independently? That’s the question National Seniors put to three older Australians and an expert on social connection.

Published: 28 June 2025
  • national
  • 28 June 2025
  • National Seniors

Why do some people feel lonely and anxious when left to their own devices for an extended period of time, while others feel completely at ease in the same scenario?

It’s an interesting question, and one that highlights how different we all are as individuals.