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Loneliness Epidemic Growing into Biggest Threat to Public Health
psychcentral.com ^ | Janice Wood

Posted on 08/06/2017 12:13:07 PM PDT by BenLurkin

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To: BenLurkin

And to AARP to make a buck off it.
AARP: “Gibsmedat you kids!”


21 posted on 08/06/2017 1:10:11 PM PDT by mrsmith (Dumb sluts: Lifeblood of the Media, Backbone of the Democrat/RINO Party!)
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To: BenLurkin

Geez if you’re lonely go do something for someone. Repeat as necessary. Me? I can occupy myself 24/7/365. I could do Solitary standing on my head.


22 posted on 08/06/2017 1:31:28 PM PDT by TalBlack (It's hard to shoot people when they are shooting back at you...)
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To: erlayman

You’re right. I went to the Census data this time and found there are 121.8 million people age 45 or older. That means 35% of that population is “chronically lonely”. While that means the statistics are less “bullcrappy”, it’s still bullcrap. I wouldn’t trust ARRP as far as I could throw them.


23 posted on 08/06/2017 1:51:10 PM PDT by econjack
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To: BenLurkin

I am lonely because my country has become communist and my church has become apostate.


24 posted on 08/06/2017 2:55:45 PM PDT by YogicCowboy ("I am not entirely on anyone's side, because no one is entirely on mine." - JRRT)
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To: econjack

“Hmmm...People 45 and over consititute 13.3% of the US population.”

You may want to re-check that figure... I’m thinking 45-54 might be 13.3% of the population, but 45 and over? 100% chance of that not being right.


25 posted on 08/06/2017 3:21:14 PM PDT by thoughtomator
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To: YogicCowboy
Ain't that the sad, sad truth?

Some Sundays, I like to church visit, especially the smaller classroom settings, 30 or less. The bulk of them will listen respectfully everytime someone spouts some liberal clap trap like global warming or the need to sponsor refugees from Muslim countries.

But say something conservative like support for traditional families, pro-life, etc. and they all whisper "We can't talk politics at church!"

I make a note to never, ever visit such churches again nor put a dime in their collection plate.

26 posted on 08/06/2017 5:26:54 PM PDT by Vigilanteman (ObaMao: Fake America, Fake Messiah, Fake Black man. How many fakes can you fit into one Zer0?)
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To: BenLurkin

if a person is lonely, they are likely very self focused.

Even many elderly or disabled could find ways to get involved and interact with others if they truly wanted to connect and not want to feel lonely.


27 posted on 08/06/2017 7:58:14 PM PDT by b4me (God Bless the USA)
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To: BenLurkin

I don’t trust anything the 0CommieCare pushing AARP says.

These were the folks who also push plans to seniors, that line the pockets of DC cronies.

Some more info, here.....

https://capitalresearch.org/article/aarp-advocacy-group-or-crony-capitalists/


28 posted on 08/06/2017 8:03:03 PM PDT by Jane Long (Praise God, from whom ALL blessings flow.)
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To: YogicCowboy

.....my country has become communist and my church has become apostate.


Harder and harder to find churches that have not, isn’t it?


29 posted on 08/06/2017 8:04:41 PM PDT by Jane Long (Praise God, from whom ALL blessings flow.)
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To: b4me

Many of the elderly are not able to get out of the house. They have no car, are unable to drive and are in their 90’s.

Many of these elderly are women who have cared for children and grandchildren. They’re programed to be caregivers, to cook for and feed their families but they are no longer needed. They would love to care for children or dependents but it is no longer possible.

It would be great if there would be a way for them to continue to serve.


30 posted on 08/06/2017 8:16:40 PM PDT by ladyjane
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To: mrsmith

Hear that lonesome whippoorwill
He sounds too blue to fly...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4WXYjm74WFI


31 posted on 08/06/2017 8:20:45 PM PDT by mrsmith (Dumb sluts: Lifeblood of the Media, Backbone of the Democrat/RINO Party!)
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