Instructions Read the question below and write an essay dealing with problems and solutions.
You should spend no more than 40 minutes on this task.
Remember to write down a clear thesis statement followed by your essay plan.
Only then attempt to write this essay. Loneliness is an increasing problem in many societies, especially among the elderly.
Why is this? How might it be remedied?

In

this

present day and age, there is a rapid increase in

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emotional feeling

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especially among the older people. In

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essay, I would chalk out the reasons for it, and

also

provide a few solutions. There are various reasons for

this

feeling.

Firstly

, it could be because of the child not spending enough time with their parents.

This

is because they are so occupied with work and other events and

as a result

, they tend to ignore the ageing parents which create

this

feeling.

Secondly

, it could be the loss of their loved one.

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lderly husband losses his wife, automatically there is a void created. It would affect the entire family but moreso would have a serious impact on the husband since they have spent a couple of decades together.

On the other hand

, there are proven solutions to tackle

this

issue. It takes some effort and courage to talk about

this

. The

first

option could be to seek counselling support. There are a plethora of counsellors who provide mental support for

this

particular reason. I work for a mental wellness company, and there is a significant rise in the number of calls we get for

this

particular issue. The

second

option is for

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children to regularly be in touch with their parents.

This

can create a positive atmosphere and a feeling of belonging, and having someone beside you. All that a lonely person needs are someone to have a conversation, be a good listener

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and most importantly be with them. In conclusion, it is the responsibility of each individual to tackle

this

issue

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and be there for someone especially with the elderly. Some of the solutions proposed above can be taken into consideration to ensure that

this

emotional feeling is detected and addressed at an early stage.