Is retirement leaving you lonely?

Work gives many people their daily company, structure and sense of being needed. When it ends, those can quietly slip away. About 1 in 4 adults 65 and older is socially isolated. Tick what fits your life now.

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Is it normal to feel lonely after retiring?

Yes, it is common, especially if work was your main source of company. It usually eases as you build new routines and connections.

Is loneliness the same as being alone?

No. Loneliness is feeling disconnected, even around others. Social isolation means having few contacts. Both affect health.