#039 - Aging & Loneliness (Dr. Carla Perissinotto)

Unfortunately, a very relevant topic for the Christmas period, Dr. Carla Perissinotto joins us to discuss the concept of loneliness among the older generation.

We discuss how loneliness is distinct from things like depression and social isolation, how it's possible to be surrounded by family and friends and still feel lonely, how feeling lonely can have a negative impact on our long term physical health, and why we as a society are guilty of neglecting our older generation.

*** BOOKS MENTIONED ***

"Loneliness" by John Cacioppo: http://amzn.to/2D3mZlF

"4 3 2 1" by Paul Auster: http://amzn.to/2D67Yzp

"The New York Trilogy" by Paul Auster: http://amzn.to/2DDzYf3

*** SHOW NOTES ***

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*** CREDITS ***

Theme Music: Falling Down by Ryan Little http://youtube.com/user/TheR4C2010

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