One in five older Australians feel loneliness, which especially affects those aged 75 and over.
That figure increases for older people living in aged care facilities, where up to 61% of residents report feeling lonely.
But loneliness isn't just a psychological issue; it can impact your physical health. The recent Royal Commission into Aged Care also highlighted loneliness among aged care recipients as an urgent issue.
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