Tag Archives: relationships

A letter from Dr. Pat Bidmead – Loneliness

A letter from Dr. Pat Bidmead – Loneliness

I read with interest the article in the March issue about social media and loneliness. Although I agree with the overall content I think caution is required. Modern technology is in a state of constan ...
Is multi-tasking the enemy of listening?

Is multi-tasking the enemy of listening?

We recently had a reader call to share her response to our series of articles on loneliness in older people. She described how a visit to see her family, instead of providing support and companionship ...