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is-is that a bad thing?

• Gene_Parmesan 7y ago
  If you are someone who needs regular instances of social contact in order to feel connected to the world and to avoid depression and feelings of isolation, then yes. The important thing to remember is that many elderly are alone for such significant chunks of their days by force, not by choice. If you choose to be alone because you (like me) are an introvert and value your time to yourself to explore your interests, that is a very different situation than someone who is essentially house bound and has no choice in the matter.
• theflyinghorse 7y ago
  My intuition is to say yes. We are, after all, social animals and throughout history have always thrived in groups. I recognize that I am personally an extrovert so the thought of being alone and isolated like that really bugs me and other people might be introverted and perhaps loneliness and isolation is what suits them.
• efa 7y ago
  As the article points out, there is correlation between social isolation and medical issues.