57 per cent of seniors experience loneliness: report
A new report says a number of Canadian seniors are struggling with their mental health and are in need of more social interaction.
The National Institute on Aging (NIA) released their fourth annual report looking at the perspectives and expectations of Canadians aged 50 and older.
Among the report’s major findings is the fact only 56 per cent of survey respondents have positive feelings about aging compared to 62 per cent last year. It’s a drop of six per cent, the largest year-over-year change seen since the survey began in 2022.
Other highlights include the fact 57 per cent of seniors say they have or do experience loneliness over the past year and 43 per cent were at risks of social isolation.
The report also looks at barriers limiting seniors from being a part of their community, with cost and transportation being the biggest issues.
According to the NIA’s policy director, they mental health challenges can also have a negative impact on one’s physical health.
