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

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.