There’s a “loneliness epidemic” in Canada.
The “loneliness epidemic” is a complicated generational divide, with young adults reporting the highest rates of loneliness but seniors facing severe risks from isolation. Loneliness affects Canadians across lifespans, but it’s experienced differently in terms of its causes and nature. Family relationships diminished by factors like geographical mobility, smaller family sizes, and digital communication. This series of articles briefly surveys how they all play a significant role from Gen Alpha through to the Silent Generation.
Divided by Design – How Age Segregation Fractures Canadian Society
A Generational Perspective – GEN Alpha
A Generational Perspective – GEN Z
A Generational Perspective – GEN Y (Millennials)
A Generational Perspective – GEN X
A Generational Perspective – Boomers & Silents