September 21, 2026

Loneliness Has a Season Too

I’m fine. Really, I am. But fall has a funny way of making my world a little smaller.

The days get shorter. It gets dark before dinner. I’m less inclined to go for a walk, and driving at night isn’t quite as appealing as it used to be.

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September 2, 2026

When “I’m Fine” Isn’t the Whole Story

 by Anne Sansevero, RN, MA, GNP, CCM,
Fellow, Aging Life Care Association®

“I’m fine.”

It’s probably the most common phrase I hear from older adults, and often the one that gives families the greatest false sense of reassurance.

As a gerontology nurse practitioner and Aging Life Care Professional, I’ve learned that older adults are incredibly resilient.

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