It’s common for older adults to feel lonely or isolated as they age. About 1 in 4 Americans over the age of 65 is socially isolated. A recent study has also found that chronic loneliness and social isolation can increase the risk of developing dementia. To counter this, Japanese psychiatric experts recommend that older adults prevent dementia by learning and staying curious to stimulate their brains.
The global population is experiencing an increase in life expectancy. In 2021, there were 761 million people over the age of 65 worldwide, and this figure is predicted to reach 1.6 billion by 2050.
