Old and lonely after a successful career, and even when living with family

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Loneliness has been defined as a negative emotional response when one’s desire for rewarding and meaningful social connections is not met. PHOTO: ST FILE
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Sixty-eight-year-old Madam Aminah lives in a multi-generational household with her son, daughter-in-law and four grandchildren.

Yet, she feels extremely lonely.

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