Many older people struggle with depression as a result of loneliness. This is because staying social can often become more difficult as you get older. Many older people end up living alone after the kids have moved out or a spouse dies. Declining health can lead to mobility issues and inability to partake in certain activities – which can reduce independence and further lead to social isolation. Some older people even become housebound because going outdoors is too strenuous.  It is important for us to keep in contact with our older relatives to stop them from getting lonely. Of course, there is more that we can do to help them…