Loneliness has become its own epidemic in many parts of the world, including the US. And it can have serious effects on one’s health. In the UK, instead of prescribing medication, doctors are writing prescriptions of social activities for some lonely people. Sofie Kodner reports from London on the Posh Club, a dance party for the elderly that is designed to combat clinical loneliness.
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