While not exactly the same topic as CGI's Morgan ^above^ it shows how people in midlife and older are suffering from loneliness.

Part of the article wanders off into how living in European countries (with socialized everything) causes less loneliness. Since I know a few Europeans who would disagree vehemently, I left those parts out.

~NightSky

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Americans born during the 1960s and early 1970s report more loneliness and symptoms of depression than people from earlier generations. They also tend to have weaker physical strength and poorer memory. These troubling patterns are not widely seen in other wealthy nations. In many peer countries, especially across Nordic Europe, measures of health and well-being in midlife have actually improved over time.

“The real midlife crisis in America isn’t about lifestyle choices or sports cars. It’s about juggling work, finances, family, and health amid weakening social supports,” Infurna said. “The data make this clear.”

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Health Care Costs and Financial Stress

Health care affordability also plays a significant role. Although the United States spends more on health care than any other wealthy nations, access to care is often more limited and costs are higher for individuals. Rising out-of-pocket expenses put pressure on household finances, discourage preventive care, and contribute to stress, anxiety, and medical debt, according to the researchers.

Cultural Patterns and Weaker Safety Nets

Cultural differences may also contribute. Americans are more likely to move frequently and live far from extended family, making it harder to maintain long-term relationships and reliable caregiving networks.

At the same time, later-born groups of U.S. middle-aged adults have accumulated less wealth and face greater financial insecurity than earlier generations due to the stagnation of the dollar.

Personal resources such as strong social connections, a sense of control over one’s life, and positive attitudes toward aging can help reduce stress and support well-being.