{"id":5316,"date":"2025-12-04T16:27:01","date_gmt":"2025-12-04T16:27:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.club65.pt\/?p=5316"},"modified":"2025-12-04T16:59:21","modified_gmt":"2025-12-04T16:59:21","slug":"loneliness-after-65","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.club65.pt\/en\/health-well-being\/loneliness-after-65\/","title":{"rendered":"Loneliness after 65"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\" id=\"wpb-content-root\"><p>[vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1754920736005{background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;noticiaRow pageHeroRow&#8221;][vc_column][vc_custom_heading source=&#8221;post_title&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h1|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; el_class=&#8221;gsap-slide-up gsap-instant&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column el_class=&#8221;backgroundOverlay&#8221;][vc_column_text]Gradiente de imagem de fundo[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row el_class=&#8221;artigoRow artigoContent pageVertPadding pagePaddings&#8221;][vc_column el_class=&#8221;gsap-slide-up&#8221;]<div class=\"noticia-detalhe-content\" data-bg=\"https:\/\/www.club65.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/1920x1080_club65_a-solidao-depois-dos-65-anos.jpg\"><p data-start=\"254\" data-end=\"594\">Loneliness has become one of the biggest public health concerns of the 21st century, particularly affecting the senior population. In Portugal, the numbers are worrying: 21.9% of adults say they feel lonely, and over 574,000 people aged 65+ live alone, placing the country fourth in Europe for senior loneliness (Pordata, 2024).<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"596\" data-end=\"765\">What many don\u2019t realise is that loneliness isn\u2019t just an emotional issue. It is a serious health problem, with consequences as harmful as smoking, obesity or alcoholism.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"596\" data-end=\"765\">\n<h4 data-start=\"772\" data-end=\"828\">The difference between being alone and feeling lonely<\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"830\" data-end=\"899\">Before anything else, it\u2019s important to distinguish two key concepts:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"901\" data-end=\"1188\"><strong data-start=\"901\" data-end=\"923\">Physical isolation<\/strong> \u2013 the objective lack of social contact. This is common in rural and inland regions where neighbours move away and villages are left empty. But it also affects people who live in old city buildings without lifts, unable to leave their homes due to reduced mobility.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1190\" data-end=\"1430\"><strong data-start=\"1190\" data-end=\"1213\">Emotional isolation<\/strong> \u2013 the subjective feeling of having no one to rely on, even when surrounded by others. It often affects people who live with family but spend most of their day alone while relatives work or study (CNN Portugal, 2025).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-start=\"1437\" data-end=\"1474\"><\/h2>\n<h4 data-start=\"1437\" data-end=\"1474\">The numbers behind a silent crisis<\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"1476\" data-end=\"1581\">Portugal is one of the most aged countries in Europe, alongside Italy. The data is clear (Pordata, 2024):<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"1585\" data-end=\"1643\">More than <strong data-start=\"1595\" data-end=\"1643\">2.5 million Portuguese citizens are aged 65+<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1646\" data-end=\"1716\">The older population has been growing by <strong data-start=\"1687\" data-end=\"1705\">over 2% a year<\/strong> since 2019<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1719\" data-end=\"1794\">There are now <strong data-start=\"1733\" data-end=\"1782\">192.4 older adults for every 100 young people<\/strong> (2024 data)<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1797\" data-end=\"1847\"><strong data-start=\"1797\" data-end=\"1823\">20% of people aged 75+<\/strong> admit to feeling lonely<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1849\" data-end=\"1989\">The situation is particularly severe in rural areas of the northern interior, where population ageing is most pronounced (Renascen\u00e7a, 2024).<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1849\" data-end=\"1989\">\n<h4 data-start=\"1996\" data-end=\"2038\">The real impact of loneliness on health<\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"2040\" data-end=\"2128\">Recent studies show that loneliness isn\u2019t just uncomfortable, it\u2019s a major health risk.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"2130\" data-end=\"2155\"><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2130\" data-end=\"2155\"><strong>Physical consequences<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2157\" data-end=\"2434\">A US study published in the <em data-start=\"2185\" data-end=\"2229\">Journal of the American Geriatrics Society<\/em> found that <strong data-start=\"2241\" data-end=\"2317\">53% of older adults attending primary care units reported feeling lonely<\/strong> (JAGS, 2024). The research concluded that loneliness can be <strong data-start=\"2378\" data-end=\"2433\">more harmful than smoking up to 15 cigarettes a day<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2436\" data-end=\"2669\">A European meta-analysis found that loneliness, social isolation and living alone <strong data-start=\"2518\" data-end=\"2552\">increase mortality risk by 30%<\/strong> (European Studies Meta-Analysis). Across Europe, nearly <strong data-start=\"2609\" data-end=\"2643\">20% of older adults live alone<\/strong>, facing a higher risk of:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"2673\" data-end=\"2698\">Cardiovascular diseases<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2701\" data-end=\"2733\">Diabetes and chronic illnesses<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2736\" data-end=\"2768\">Cognitive decline and dementia<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2771\" data-end=\"2801\">Accelerated physical frailty<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2804\" data-end=\"2834\">Falls and domestic accidents<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"2836\" data-end=\"2859\"><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2836\" data-end=\"2859\"><strong>Mental consequences<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2861\" data-end=\"2938\">The psychological impact is just as serious. Loneliness is closely linked to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"2942\" data-end=\"3062\"><strong data-start=\"2942\" data-end=\"2956\">Depression<\/strong> \u2013 Portuguese studies show a two-way relationship between loneliness and depression (CNN Portugal, 2025)<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3065\" data-end=\"3094\">Anxiety and sleep disorders<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3097\" data-end=\"3152\">Suicidal ideation \u2013 particularly among those aged 80+<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3155\" data-end=\"3208\">Faster cognitive decline due to lack of stimulation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-start=\"3215\" data-end=\"3255\"><\/h2>\n<h4 data-start=\"3215\" data-end=\"3255\">Risk factors: Who is most vulnerable?<\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"3257\" data-end=\"3344\">Recent European studies have identified the groups most at risk (BMC Geriatrics, 2025):<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"3348\" data-end=\"3408\">People aged 80+ \u2013 incidence and severity increase with age<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3411\" data-end=\"3478\">Widowed or divorced adults \u2013 loss of a partner is a major trigger<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3481\" data-end=\"3542\">Those living alone \u2013 especially without close family nearby<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3545\" data-end=\"3616\">People with limited mobility \u2013 trapped in homes without accessibility<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3619\" data-end=\"3694\">Older adults with chronic illnesses \u2013 which restrict social participation<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3697\" data-end=\"3750\">Rural populations \u2013 where communities are shrinking<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-start=\"3757\" data-end=\"3801\"><\/h2>\n<h4 data-start=\"3757\" data-end=\"3801\">Warning signs: How to identify loneliness<\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"3803\" data-end=\"3822\">Early signs matter:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"3826\" data-end=\"3867\">Reduced contact with friends and family<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3870\" data-end=\"3909\">No participation in social activities<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3912\" data-end=\"3962\">Repeated phrases such as \u201cWhat\u2019s the point now?\u201d<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3965\" data-end=\"4005\">Neglect of personal appearance or home<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4008\" data-end=\"4046\">Changes in eating or sleeping habits<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4049\" data-end=\"4094\">New physical complaints with no clear cause<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4097\" data-end=\"4145\">Apathy or loss of interest in previous hobbies<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-start=\"4152\" data-end=\"4203\"><\/h2>\n<h4 data-start=\"4152\" data-end=\"4203\">Loneliness is not inevitable: Solutions do exist<\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"4205\" data-end=\"4377\">Ageing doesn\u2019t have to mean living alone or feeling isolated. There are modern alternatives that allow people to remain independent while enjoying companionship and safety.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"4384\" data-end=\"4416\"><\/h2>\n<h4 data-start=\"4384\" data-end=\"4416\">The role of senior residences<\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"4418\" data-end=\"4571\">Today\u2019s senior residences mark a major shift from traditional \u201cold-age homes\u201d. They are purpose-built communities for independent older adults who value:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"4575\" data-end=\"4644\"><strong data-start=\"4575\" data-end=\"4603\">Independence with safety<\/strong> \u2013 private apartments with 24\/7 support<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4647\" data-end=\"4761\"><strong data-start=\"4647\" data-end=\"4669\">Active social life<\/strong> \u2013 daily cognitive activities, creative workshops, cultural events and regular interaction<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4764\" data-end=\"4842\"><strong data-start=\"4764\" data-end=\"4788\">Community engagement<\/strong> \u2013 intergenerational programmes and cultural outings<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4845\" data-end=\"4936\"><strong data-start=\"4845\" data-end=\"4866\">Included services<\/strong> \u2013 meals, cleaning, healthcare and no burden of household management<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"4938\" data-end=\"5127\">As highlighted in a recent study on collaborative housing in Portugal, <strong data-start=\"5009\" data-end=\"5078\">frequent social interactions help reduce isolation and depression<\/strong>, promoting a more dynamic and healthy lifestyle.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"5134\" data-end=\"5152\"><\/h2>\n<h4 data-start=\"5134\" data-end=\"5152\">Proven benefits<\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"5154\" data-end=\"5236\">European researchers have studied the impact of community-based living on seniors:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"5240\" data-end=\"5303\">Reduced emotional loneliness through daily social interaction<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5306\" data-end=\"5367\">Slower cognitive decline with structured mental stimulation<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5370\" data-end=\"5447\">Better physical health thanks to guided activities and access to healthcare<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5450\" data-end=\"5491\">Higher self-esteem and sense of purpose<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5494\" data-end=\"5544\">Fewer falls thanks to safe, adapted environments<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"5546\" data-end=\"5743\">A 2024 European study concluded that social loneliness is strongly linked to <strong data-start=\"5623\" data-end=\"5669\">physical, psychological and social frailty<\/strong>, and that preventive measures and sustained social support are essential.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"5750\" data-end=\"5792\"><\/h2>\n<h4 data-start=\"5750\" data-end=\"5792\">Planning for a long and fulfilling life<\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"5794\" data-end=\"5957\">Demographer Maria Jo\u00e3o Valente Rosa, professor at NOVA University Lisbon, is clear:<br data-start=\"5877\" data-end=\"5880\" \/><strong data-start=\"5880\" data-end=\"5955\">\u201cKnowing we will live many more years, we must prepare for long lives.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5959\" data-end=\"6020\">And preparation should start early, while we are still young.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"6022\" data-end=\"6052\">\n<p data-start=\"6022\" data-end=\"6052\"><strong>Practical recommendations:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"6056\" data-end=\"6124\">Build intergenerational relationships \u2013 don\u2019t rely solely on peers<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"6127\" data-end=\"6166\">Stay active \u2014 physically and mentally<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"6169\" data-end=\"6226\">Adapt your home \u2013 remove hazards, improve accessibility<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"6229\" data-end=\"6299\">Plan your future housing \u2014 consider options before it becomes urgent<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"6302\" data-end=\"6383\">Nurture a diverse social network \u2014 community groups, clubs and local activities<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-start=\"6390\" data-end=\"6430\"><\/h2>\n<h4 data-start=\"6390\" data-end=\"6430\">A lifestyle choice, not a last resort<\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"6432\" data-end=\"6661\">It\u2019s time to change the narrative around ageing. Choosing to live in a senior community isn\u2019t giving up independence \u2014 it is a proactive choice for those who want to enjoy their later years with quality, safety and companionship.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"6432\" data-end=\"6661\">\n<hr \/>\n<h4 data-start=\"6668\" data-end=\"6722\"><\/h4>\n<h4 data-start=\"6668\" data-end=\"6722\">Discover Club65: Where independence meets community<\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"6724\" data-end=\"6922\">At <strong>Club65<\/strong>, we know that independence doesn\u2019t mean loneliness. Our residences are designed for active older adults who value autonomy but also appreciate the safety and warmth of a vibrant community.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"6724\" data-end=\"6922\"><strong data-start=\"6924\" data-end=\"6947\">What Club65 offers:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"6951\" data-end=\"6986\">Fully equipped private <a href=\"https:\/\/www.club65.pt\/en\/apartments\/\">apartments<\/a><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"6989\" data-end=\"7031\">Optional services \u2014 no household worries<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"7034\" data-end=\"7086\">A full programme of social and cultural activities<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"7089\" data-end=\"7130\">A multidisciplinary team available 24\/7<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"7133\" data-end=\"7202\">A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.club65.pt\/en\/community\/\">community<\/a> of active residents \u2014 daily interaction and friendships<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"7204\" data-end=\"7372\">Live your best years in a place designed around your wellbeing. Visit <strong>Club65<\/strong> and discover how independence, comfort and companionship can all exist under the same roof.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"7379\" data-end=\"7389\"><del><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><\/del><\/h2>\n<h4 data-start=\"7379\" data-end=\"7389\">Sources<\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"7391\" data-end=\"7461\">This article draws on scientific studies and official data, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"7465\" data-end=\"7531\">Funda\u00e7\u00e3o Francisco Manuel dos Santos (Pordata) \u2013 2024 Statistics<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"7534\" data-end=\"7575\">Instituto Nacional de Estat\u00edstica (INE)<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"7578\" data-end=\"7636\"><em data-start=\"7578\" data-end=\"7594\">BMC Geriatrics<\/em> \u2013 2025 studies on loneliness and ageing<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"7639\" data-end=\"7709\"><em data-start=\"7639\" data-end=\"7655\">Age and Ageing<\/em> \u2013 European research on frailty and social isolation<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"7712\" data-end=\"7804\"><em data-start=\"7712\" data-end=\"7756\">Journal of the American Geriatrics Society<\/em> \u2013 2024 studies on loneliness and health risks<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"7807\" data-end=\"7856\">Revista Ibero-Americana de Gerontologia (RIAGE)<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"7859\" data-end=\"7906\">CNN Portugal and Renascen\u00e7a (2024\u20132025 reports)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><span style=\"font-weight: bold;font-size: 20px;margin-top: 50px;display: block;margin-bottom: 15px;border-top: 2px solid var(--grey);padding-top: 50px;\">Share this post: <\/span><div class=\"heateor_sss_sharing_container heateor_sss_horizontal_sharing\" data-heateor-ss-offset=\"0\" data-heateor-sss-href='https:\/\/www.club65.pt\/en\/health-well-being\/loneliness-after-65\/'><div class=\"heateor_sss_sharing_ul\"><a aria-label=\"Facebook\" class=\"heateor_sss_facebook\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.club65.pt%2Fen%2Fhealth-well-being%2Floneliness-after-65%2F\" title=\"Facebook\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"font-size:32px!important;box-shadow:none;display:inline-block;vertical-align:middle\"><span class=\"heateor_sss_svg\" style=\"background-color:#0765FE;width:35px;height:35px;border-radius:999px;display:inline-block;opacity:1;float:left;font-size:32px;box-shadow:none;display:inline-block;font-size:16px;padding:0 4px;vertical-align:middle;background-repeat:repeat;overflow:hidden;padding:0;cursor:pointer;box-sizing:content-box\"><svg style=\"display:block;border-radius:999px;\" focusable=\"false\" aria-hidden=\"true\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"100%\" height=\"100%\" viewBox=\"0 0 32 32\"><path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M28 16c0-6.627-5.373-12-12-12S4 9.373 4 16c0 5.628 3.875 10.35 9.101 11.647v-7.98h-2.474V16H13.1v-1.58c0-4.085 1.849-5.978 5.859-5.978.76 0 2.072.15 2.608.298v3.325c-.283-.03-.775-.045-1.386-.045-1.967 0-2.728.745-2.728 2.683V16h3.92l-.673 3.667h-3.247v8.245C23.395 27.195 28 22.135 28 16Z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/a><a aria-label=\"X\" class=\"heateor_sss_button_x\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=Loneliness%20after%2065&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.club65.pt%2Fen%2Fhealth-well-being%2Floneliness-after-65%2F\" title=\"X\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"font-size:32px!important;box-shadow:none;display:inline-block;vertical-align:middle\"><span class=\"heateor_sss_svg heateor_sss_s__default heateor_sss_s_x\" style=\"background-color:#2a2a2a;width:35px;height:35px;border-radius:999px;display:inline-block;opacity:1;float:left;font-size:32px;box-shadow:none;display:inline-block;font-size:16px;padding:0 4px;vertical-align:middle;background-repeat:repeat;overflow:hidden;padding:0;cursor:pointer;box-sizing:content-box\"><svg width=\"100%\" height=\"100%\" style=\"display:block;border-radius:999px;\" focusable=\"false\" aria-hidden=\"true\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 32 32\"><path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M21.751 7h3.067l-6.7 7.658L26 25.078h-6.172l-4.833-6.32-5.531 6.32h-3.07l7.167-8.19L6 7h6.328l4.37 5.777L21.75 7Zm-1.076 16.242h1.7L11.404 8.74H9.58l11.094 14.503Z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/a><a aria-label=\"Linkedin\" class=\"heateor_sss_button_linkedin\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/sharing\/share-offsite\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.club65.pt%2Fen%2Fhealth-well-being%2Floneliness-after-65%2F\" title=\"Linkedin\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"font-size:32px!important;box-shadow:none;display:inline-block;vertical-align:middle\"><span class=\"heateor_sss_svg heateor_sss_s__default heateor_sss_s_linkedin\" style=\"background-color:#0077b5;width:35px;height:35px;border-radius:999px;display:inline-block;opacity:1;float:left;font-size:32px;box-shadow:none;display:inline-block;font-size:16px;padding:0 4px;vertical-align:middle;background-repeat:repeat;overflow:hidden;padding:0;cursor:pointer;box-sizing:content-box\"><svg style=\"display:block;border-radius:999px;\" focusable=\"false\" aria-hidden=\"true\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"100%\" height=\"100%\" viewBox=\"0 0 32 32\"><path d=\"M6.227 12.61h4.19v13.48h-4.19V12.61zm2.095-6.7a2.43 2.43 0 0 1 0 4.86c-1.344 0-2.428-1.09-2.428-2.43s1.084-2.43 2.428-2.43m4.72 6.7h4.02v1.84h.058c.56-1.058 1.927-2.176 3.965-2.176 4.238 0 5.02 2.792 5.02 6.42v7.395h-4.183v-6.56c0-1.564-.03-3.574-2.178-3.574-2.18 0-2.514 1.7-2.514 3.46v6.668h-4.187V12.61z\" fill=\"#fff\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/a><a aria-label=\"Whatsapp\" class=\"heateor_sss_whatsapp\" href=\"https:\/\/api.whatsapp.com\/send?text=Loneliness%20after%2065%20https%3A%2F%2Fwww.club65.pt%2Fen%2Fhealth-well-being%2Floneliness-after-65%2F\" title=\"Whatsapp\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"font-size:32px!important;box-shadow:none;display:inline-block;vertical-align:middle\"><span class=\"heateor_sss_svg\" style=\"background-color:#55eb4c;width:35px;height:35px;border-radius:999px;display:inline-block;opacity:1;float:left;font-size:32px;box-shadow:none;display:inline-block;font-size:16px;padding:0 4px;vertical-align:middle;background-repeat:repeat;overflow:hidden;padding:0;cursor:pointer;box-sizing:content-box\"><svg style=\"display:block;border-radius:999px;\" focusable=\"false\" aria-hidden=\"true\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"100%\" height=\"100%\" viewBox=\"-6 -5 40 40\"><path class=\"heateor_sss_svg_stroke heateor_sss_no_fill\" stroke=\"#fff\" stroke-width=\"2\" fill=\"none\" d=\"M 11.579798566743314 24.396926207859085 A 10 10 0 1 0 6.808479557110079 20.73576436351046\"><\/path><path d=\"M 7 19 l -1 6 l 6 -1\" class=\"heateor_sss_no_fill heateor_sss_svg_stroke\" stroke=\"#fff\" stroke-width=\"2\" fill=\"none\"><\/path><path d=\"M 10 10 q -1 8 8 11 c 5 -1 0 -6 -1 -3 q -4 -3 -5 -5 c 4 -2 -1 -5 -1 -4\" fill=\"#fff\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/a><a aria-label=\"Instagram\" class=\"heateor_sss_button_instagram\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/\" title=\"Instagram\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"font-size:32px!important;box-shadow:none;display:inline-block;vertical-align:middle\"><span class=\"heateor_sss_svg\" style=\"background-color:#53beee;width:35px;height:35px;border-radius:999px;display:inline-block;opacity:1;float:left;font-size:32px;box-shadow:none;display:inline-block;font-size:16px;padding:0 4px;vertical-align:middle;background-repeat:repeat;overflow:hidden;padding:0;cursor:pointer;box-sizing:content-box\"><svg style=\"display:block;border-radius:999px;\" version=\"1.1\" viewBox=\"-10 -10 148 148\" width=\"100%\" height=\"100%\" xml:space=\"preserve\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\"><g><g><path d=\"M86,112H42c-14.336,0-26-11.663-26-26V42c0-14.337,11.664-26,26-26h44c14.337,0,26,11.663,26,26v44 C112,100.337,100.337,112,86,112z M42,24c-9.925,0-18,8.074-18,18v44c0,9.925,8.075,18,18,18h44c9.926,0,18-8.075,18-18V42 c0-9.926-8.074-18-18-18H42z\" fill=\"#fff\"><\/path><\/g><g><path d=\"M64,88c-13.234,0-24-10.767-24-24c0-13.234,10.766-24,24-24s24,10.766,24,24C88,77.233,77.234,88,64,88z M64,48c-8.822,0-16,7.178-16,16s7.178,16,16,16c8.822,0,16-7.178,16-16S72.822,48,64,48z\" fill=\"#fff\"><\/path><\/g><g><circle cx=\"89.5\" cy=\"38.5\" fill=\"#fff\" r=\"5.5\"><\/circle><\/g><\/g><\/svg><\/span><\/a><a aria-label=\"Email\" class=\"heateor_sss_email\" href=\"https:\/\/www.club65.pt\/en\/health-well-being\/loneliness-after-65\/\" onclick=\"event.preventDefault();window.open(&#039;mailto:?subject=&#039; + decodeURIComponent(&#039;Loneliness%20after%2065&#039;).replace(&#039;&amp;&#039;, &#039;%26&#039;) + &#039;&amp;body=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.club65.pt%2Fen%2Fhealth-well-being%2Floneliness-after-65%2F&#039;, &#039;_blank&#039;)\" title=\"Email\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"font-size:32px!important;box-shadow:none;display:inline-block;vertical-align:middle\"><span class=\"heateor_sss_svg\" style=\"background-color:#649a3f;width:35px;height:35px;border-radius:999px;display:inline-block;opacity:1;float:left;font-size:32px;box-shadow:none;display:inline-block;font-size:16px;padding:0 4px;vertical-align:middle;background-repeat:repeat;overflow:hidden;padding:0;cursor:pointer;box-sizing:content-box\"><svg style=\"display:block;border-radius:999px;\" focusable=\"false\" aria-hidden=\"true\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"100%\" height=\"100%\" viewBox=\"-.75 -.5 36 36\"><path d=\"M 5.5 11 h 23 v 1 l -11 6 l -11 -6 v -1 m 0 2 l 11 6 l 11 -6 v 11 h -22 v -11\" stroke-width=\"1\" fill=\"#fff\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"heateorSssClear\"><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row el_class=&#8221;artigoRow investirFuturo-sixth greyBG twoCol-section pageVertPadding pagePaddings&#8221;][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Tamb\u00e9m lhe poder\u00e1 interessar&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|text_align:center&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; el_class=&#8221;gsap-slide-up&#8221;]<div class=\"noticias-listagem bigscreen-limit\">            <article id=\"post-18909\" class=\"noticia-item post-18909 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-senior-living\"                data-categories=\"senior-living\">\n                                    <div class=\"noticia-thumbnail\">\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.club65.pt\/en\/senior-living\/alternatives-to-care-homes\/\">\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1999\" height=\"1116\" src=\"https:\/\/www.club65.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/image4.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.club65.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/image4.jpg 1999w, https:\/\/www.club65.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/image4-768x429.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.club65.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/image4-1536x858.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1999px) 100vw, 1999px\" \/>                            <div class=\"noticia-meta\">\n                                <span class=\"noticia-categories\">\n                                    <span>Senior Living<\/span>                                <\/span>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"noticia-content\">\n                    <p class=\"noticia-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.club65.pt\/en\/senior-living\/alternatives-to-care-homes\/\">Alternatives to care homes: what options are available in Portugal?<\/a><\/p>\n                    <div class=\"noticia-excerpt\">\n                        [vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1754920736005{background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;noticiaRow pageHeroRow&#8221;][vc_column][vc_custom_heading source=&#8221;post_title&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h1|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; el_class=&#8221;gsap-slide-up gsap-instant&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column el_class=&#8221;backgroundOverlay&#8221;][vc_column_text]Gradiente de imagem de fundo[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row el_class=&#8221;artigoRow artigoContent pageVertPadding pagePaddings&#8221;][vc_column el_class=&#8221;gsap-slide-up&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row el_class=&#8221;artigoRow investirFuturo-sixth greyBG twoCol-section pageVertPadding pagePaddings&#8221;][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Tamb\u00e9m lhe poder\u00e1 interessar&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|text_align:center&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; el_class=&#8221;gsap-slide-up&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"bottom-noticia-card\">\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.club65.pt\/en\/senior-living\/alternatives-to-care-homes\/\" class=\"mainButton dark\">Read more<\/a>\n                        <div class=\"small-noticia-info\">\n                            <p class=\"reading-time\">October 2, 2026<\/p>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/article>\n                        <article id=\"post-5187\" class=\"noticia-item post-5187 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-support-for-relocation\"                data-categories=\"support-for-relocation\">\n                                    <div class=\"noticia-thumbnail\">\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.club65.pt\/en\/support-for-relocation\/moving-house-in-retirement\/\">\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1999\" height=\"1091\" src=\"https:\/\/www.club65.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/mudar-casa-reforma-banner.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.club65.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/mudar-casa-reforma-banner.jpg 1999w, https:\/\/www.club65.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/mudar-casa-reforma-banner-768x419.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.club65.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/mudar-casa-reforma-banner-1536x838.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1999px) 100vw, 1999px\" \/>                            <div class=\"noticia-meta\">\n                                <span class=\"noticia-categories\">\n                                    <span>Support for relocation<\/span>                                <\/span>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"noticia-content\">\n                    <p class=\"noticia-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.club65.pt\/en\/support-for-relocation\/moving-house-in-retirement\/\">Moving house in retirement: how to decide and prepare for the move<\/a><\/p>\n                    <div class=\"noticia-excerpt\">\n                        Discover why more and more people are choosing to move house when they retire. Learn how to prepare for the move and enjoy this new phase of your life with greater freedom, security and quality of life.                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"bottom-noticia-card\">\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.club65.pt\/en\/support-for-relocation\/moving-house-in-retirement\/\" class=\"mainButton dark\">Read more<\/a>\n                        <div class=\"small-noticia-info\">\n                            <p class=\"reading-time\">September 4, 2026<\/p>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/article>\n                        <article id=\"post-16592\" class=\"noticia-item post-16592 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-health-well-being\"                data-categories=\"health-well-being\">\n                                    <div class=\"noticia-thumbnail\">\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.club65.pt\/en\/health-well-being\/activities-for-seniors\/\">\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1672\" height=\"941\" src=\"https:\/\/www.club65.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/atividades-para-seniores-banner.png\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.club65.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/atividades-para-seniores-banner.png 1672w, https:\/\/www.club65.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/atividades-para-seniores-banner-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/www.club65.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/atividades-para-seniores-banner-1536x864.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1672px) 100vw, 1672px\" \/>                            <div class=\"noticia-meta\">\n                                <span class=\"noticia-categories\">\n                                    <span>Health and well being<\/span>                                <\/span>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"noticia-content\">\n                    <p class=\"noticia-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.club65.pt\/en\/health-well-being\/activities-for-seniors\/\">Activities for seniors: 15 ideas for staying  active<\/a><\/p>\n                    <div class=\"noticia-excerpt\">\n                        [vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1754920736005{background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;noticiaRow pageHeroRow&#8221;][vc_column][vc_custom_heading source=&#8221;post_title&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h1|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; el_class=&#8221;gsap-slide-up gsap-instant&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column el_class=&#8221;backgroundOverlay&#8221;][vc_column_text]Gradiente de imagem de fundo[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row el_class=&#8221;artigoRow artigoContent pageVertPadding pagePaddings&#8221;][vc_column el_class=&#8221;gsap-slide-up&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row el_class=&#8221;artigoRow investirFuturo-sixth greyBG twoCol-section pageVertPadding pagePaddings&#8221;][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Tamb\u00e9m lhe poder\u00e1 interessar&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|text_align:center&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; el_class=&#8221;gsap-slide-up&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"bottom-noticia-card\">\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.club65.pt\/en\/health-well-being\/activities-for-seniors\/\" class=\"mainButton dark\">Read more<\/a>\n                        <div class=\"small-noticia-info\">\n                            <p class=\"reading-time\">September 4, 2026<\/p>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/article>\n            <\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1754920736005{background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;noticiaRow pageHeroRow&#8221;][vc_column][vc_custom_heading source=&#8221;post_title&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h1|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; el_class=&#8221;gsap-slide-up gsap-instant&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column el_class=&#8221;backgroundOverlay&#8221;][vc_column_text]Gradiente de imagem de fundo[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row el_class=&#8221;artigoRow artigoContent pageVertPadding pagePaddings&#8221;][vc_column el_class=&#8221;gsap-slide-up&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row el_class=&#8221;artigoRow investirFuturo-sixth greyBG twoCol-section pageVertPadding pagePaddings&#8221;][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Tamb\u00e9m lhe poder\u00e1 interessar&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|text_align:center&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; el_class=&#8221;gsap-slide-up&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":10,"featured_media":5315,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[73],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-5316","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-health-well-being"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.club65.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5316","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.club65.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.club65.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.club65.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/10"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.club65.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5316"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.club65.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5316\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":5325,"href":"https:\/\/www.club65.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5316\/revisions\/5325"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.club65.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/5315"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.club65.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5316"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.club65.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5316"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.club65.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5316"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}