Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. As millions of older adults across the United States continue to experience loneliness and social isolation, non-profit ...

For millions of older adults, loneliness is an ongoing crisis, posing serious repercussions for mental and physical health. Spending time with cats and dogs can go a long way towards easing loneliness ...

Raymond Houle Jr., 80, was terribly lonely after moving into a veterans’ home in Bristol, R.I. Pets weren’t allowed and he really missed the 14-year-old cat he had to give up. His mood began to ...

Helen Macura has always wanted a dog, but the Prohibition-era home she has lived in since 1945 isn't safe for a potential pet. Her childhood dream of owning a dog finally came true a couple years ago, ...

BLOOM (TAMPA) – In a world where human connection can sometimes feel just out of reach—especially for older adults facing dementia, loneliness, or depression—a new kind of companion is offering ...

ElliQ is an empathetic care companion designed for older adults aging independently at home. (Image courtesy of Intuition Robotics) A tabletop robot designed specifically for older adults is making ...

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. >> It’s happy hour at The Fountains at Boca Ciega Bay, a St. Petersburg, Fla., retirement community. Seven older adults circle around a table, red wine and sodas in hand. On the ...