A lot of old people are suffering from loneliness these days. They also lack physical fitness. What do you think are the reasons for this problem? Can you think of possible solutions?

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Nowadays, many elders have to live alone because their children have to work or have their own family. It is undeniable that many older people suffer from
loneliness
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and lack of
activity
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that could help them to be healthier. From my point of view, there are many reasons for
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. But
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also
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has many sensible solutions, described in the following paragraph.
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the main reason
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this
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is the lifestyle of the younger generation. They don't want to live in a big family and they are more likely
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to spend their time with friends or their own family.
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, some people still live with their elder parents. But they still don't have time for them because they have to work a ton.
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, the
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mostly quit their job and stay at home.
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, they have
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times
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to spend in a day.
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, they feel lonely.
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is
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not just
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the
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disadvantages to
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mental
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effect
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to
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physical
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too. When the older people feel lonely, they feel priceless and don't want to do anything. These feelings and
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activity
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lead to
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depression and some other
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.
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, there are many creative solutions to solve
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. The easiest way from my perspective is petting some dog or cat. Thereby they will have
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activity
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to do.
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,
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they walk
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with their dogs and
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play
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with their cat.
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will help them from
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lonely and lead them
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to do something good for their
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, many elders suffer from
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loneliness
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that
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not just effect to their mental
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but
also
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effect to their physical
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. The significant reason
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this
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is they need someone to talk
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do a little
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with them. The best solution from my recommendation is petting a dog or a cat. They will help the
elder
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from
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and lack of physical
activity
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. Though, it's just a pity thing. But, they will not feel lonely.
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