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Loneliness is an increasing problem in many societies, especially among the elderly. Why is this? How might it be remedied?

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loneliness is a serious issue in many societies specifically for elder or senior citizens.
This
 is because nowadays kids leave their parent's homes after finishing their studies for their livelihood . Many children are opting for relocation to newer locations in search of better opportunities. Because of
this
parents
 are forced to live alone and face loneliness.
On the other hand
 , Many people leave their
parents
 in old age homes because they think their
parents
 are now becoming a burden for them . so they left their
parents
 in old age homes where they are forced to live alone .
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 another reason is some
parents
 live alone because of other reasons like ChildrenChildren are abroad and they do not want to settle there. ,
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 there are many
parents
 who live with their heirs and enjoy the life of retirees. To make sure that senior citizens do not feel lonely there are some remedial measures to opt for children and society . for ,example Inculcating the right to ethical values in heir. Share their concerns with them whether emotional , physical etc. Make them socially responsible citizens so that they should feel their
parents
 as responsibilities ,not as burdens.
In addition
 to that , offspring
also
 need to understand that their
parents
 should not feel alone when they are not around them . for
that
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 they can encourage them to join recreational clubs , pursue some hobbies or socialize within their friend circle of the same age group friends. ,
Also
 scion can tell their
parents
 to share their life experiences with grandchildren . so that they should not feel lonely.
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  • isolation
  • social support networks
  • superficial connections
  • anonymity
  • work-life balance
  • multi-generational households
  • urbanization
  • meaningful relationships
  • community involvement
  • alleviate
  • responsible use
  • face-to-face interaction
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