The Dangers of Loneliness

The Dangers of Loneliness
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Independence is glorified in North American culture as a symbol of strength. As a society, we value individual achievement and extol self-reliance.

As an expert on aging and retirement, I help employees transition from work to retirement by facilitating seminars and workshops in corporate Canada. In this work, I’ve often wondered if our “go at it alone” attitude has led us down a lonely and isolating path.

Gillian Leithman
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