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Asking Eric: I’m a loner who struggles to make connections now that I’ve retired
- A woman over 60 who retired a couple of years ago struggles to make social connections and find a responsible adult near her home.
- She finds most of her former friends and acquaintances were work-related and has felt isolated after turning down church invitations and during a recent surgery.
- Experts suggest seeking groups or activities not necessarily for seniors, joining online hobby or advocacy groups, and engaging local elder volunteer services to alleviate isolation.
- Many adults find retirement socially challenging, and a board-certified coach notes that care for Alzheimer's patients can increase isolation significantly.
- Engaging a geriatric care manager, although costly, or free community and church services could help identify support and improve social connection opportunities.
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Asking Eric: I’m a loner with nothing in common with other women, but I still want friends
Dear Eric: I retired a couple of years ago. I, like many people, I think, have realized that most of my friends and even acquaintances were work-related. My family doesn’t live close. I’ve always been a loner, so this doesn’t normally even bother me. I recently had a health issue come up where I needed a “responsible adult” to drive me home from surgery and I had a hard time coming up with someone.
Asking Eric: Lifelong ‘loner’ struggles to make post-retirement connections
DEAR ERIC: I retired a couple of years ago. I, like many people, I think, have realized that most of my friends and even acquaintances were work-related. My family doesn’t live close. I’ve always been a loner, so this doesn’t normally even bother me. I recently had a health issue come up where I needed a “responsible adult” to drive me home from surgery and I had a hard time coming up with someone.
Loner struggles to make connections post-retirement
Dear Eric: I retired a couple of years ago. I, like many people, I think, have realized that most of my friends and even acquaintances were work-related. My family doesn’t live close. I’ve always been a loner, so this doesn’t…
Asking Eric: How do I make friends as an adult who just wants to be left alone?
Dear Eric: I retired a couple of years ago. Like many people, I’ve realized that most of my friends and acquaintances were work-related. My family doesn’t live close, and I’ve always been a loner, so this doesn’t usually bother me. Recently, I needed a “responsible adult” to drive me home from surgery and struggled to find someone.
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