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Meaning, do we have someone to share having anyone to talk to and go places
Submitted by our life with, go places with and talk to? with. Loneliness in retirement is not
Jan Fowler Many years ago when our babies were only dreary, but can be deadly.
Jan Fowler born, we were told that babies who were
touched and talked to thrived better. Jan Fowleris author of the best-selling book,
In 2017, Dr. Vivek Murthy, who served as Well, it’s not just babies who need that “Hot Chocolate for Seniors”(winner of na-
the 19 Surgeon General of the United gentle touch. People of every age— tional & international awards); winner of Gold
th
States, wrote the following in the Harvard especially seniors—benefit from being Halo Award from the So.California Motion
Business Review. “During my years caring close enough to someone to reach out and Picture Council for Outstanding Literary
for patients, the most common pathology I get a hug. Achievement; winner of First Place Excellence
saw was not heart attack or diabetes; it in Journalism Award (SPJ –Southern CA);
was loneliness…I found that loneliness Nobody should be alone because life is Town & Gown “Phenomenal Woman”Award;
was often in the background of clinical empty when it’s filled with lonely days former television host & KSPA radio host of
illness, contributing to disease and and empty nights. “Senior Living at its Best with Jan Fowler”;
making it harder for patients to cope and speaker, contributing author for“Savvy Women
heal.” I feel that all of us need to work together Revving Up for Success”; founder of Starburst
to help older Americans stay connected to Inspirations, Inc. 501(c) (3) nonprofit which
other people. My hope is to start many
“Wow!” was my initial reaction. Since supports Redlands Drug Court.
then, the loneliness epidemic has been conversations about how to promote the www.janfowler.com. Jan welcomes
getting lots of attention. In fact, based on socialization of boomers and seniors and feedback and comments about her columns
a ton of studies involving millions of assist them in staying connected to others. and invites you to leave her a message on
people the literature is now overflowing her website.
with reports that loneliness should indeed We all know someone who may be headed New Medicare Cards
be avoided like the plague because it’s to the same meeting, music program, art
true—it can kill you! show, or church service as us who would Until April 2019
just love to hear us ask if we could pick
Aging is everyone’s business because it them up and give them a ride so they DON’T FALL FOR A SCAM.
impacts health and is most definitely a don’t have to go alone. I am happy to say
universal concern. that I am learning about teenage groups NEW MEDICARE CARDS BEGAN
who are now forming nonprofit TO ROLL OUT IN APRIL 2018
Isolation and loneliness can be corporations to show outreach to seniors
devastating. But I never knew before now by visiting them, taking them out for an ~ NO ONE WILL CALL YOU ~
that people in retirement die 45% sooner if ice cream, or even to a Friday night high DO NOT GIVE OUT YOUR
they’re lonely, did you? Doctors, school game. This is what we need more SOCIAL SECURITY OR NEW
counselors, and psychologists are now of! MEDIC ARE NUMBER UNLESS
declaring loneliness as extremely YOU INITIATED THE CONVERSA-
hazardous to our health. So if you know someone who is lonely,
please encourage them to volunteer in TION
their community, take a class—and it Hot Chocolate Sample of New Card Below
The facts are that loneliness is a risk factor
for illness. Loneliness weakens the doesn’t matter what it is—and just get out for Senior Romance ~
immune system, raises blood pressure, and go places.
increases our risk for heart attack and How Sweet It Is!
stroke, leads to depression—which can, in We are seeing new streams of activism in How, When, and Where
turn, lead to suicide. And now we’re our country today. And here’s another
learning that loneliness also contributes to one. For anyone seeking new purpose or Couples Found Love in
the onset of dementia. philanthropy for your service club, I Later Life
suggest considering how to help stamp
out loneliness among our over 50 or 60
But here’s the good news. By contrast,
older people with strong ties to family crowd. Books can be ordered online at NEW NUMBERS ISSUED WILL
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important to stay connected to others in divorced and I recall many lonely days must order through my website at
later life. (and empty nights) before I met David, http://www.janfowler.com. Change Your Thinking... Change
which taught me to reach out and show
compassion to others who are alone. I (Retail price is $14.95. ) Your Life... Ernest Holmes
And so one of the greatest issues facing
seniors today is loneliness, which was the also learned that by being silent I could
basic motivation behind my recent book, not help anyone. Non Profit Spots - Does Your Group Qualify?
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How Sweet It Is!” The truth is that there This topic is so important that it belongs PROMOTE YOUR EVENTS IN NOT BORN YESTERDAY!
are more people who are single today right up there with other major concerns
than married in the United States. And such as healthcare, social justice, and stem
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