'Empty nest' can trigger loneliness and loss in older parents, study finds

CertificationNews newsroom brief · 22d ago · 1 min read · via phys.org

Older parents can experience loneliness, emotional distress and a loss of purpose when their children leave home, according to a new pilot study by the University of Hertfordshire.

Older parents can experience loneliness, emotional distress and a loss of purpose when their children leave home, according to a new pilot study by the University of Hertfordshire. This story matters for Science & Discovery readers tracking certification. Reported by phys.org. Read the full original at the source link below.

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