Contrary to the "lonely elderly" myth, loneliness levels often trend downward between the ages of 20 and 75, with a steep increase only after age 75.
: Older women are more likely to live alone (1 in 3) compared to older men (1 in 5), largely due to greater longevity and lower rates of remarriage after widowhood or "gray divorce". 3. Critical Drivers of Maturity-Onset Loneliness lonely matures
: Approximately 1 in 3 Americans aged 55 to 74 now live alone. Contrary to the "lonely elderly" myth, loneliness levels