There's a particular kind of loneliness that can settle in at mid- and later-life; not the sharp loneliness of sudden loss, but something quieter and harder to name. A sense that the connections you once took for granted have slowly shifted. This article is for anyone in midlife and beyond who has wondered why connection feels harder than it used to — and what may help.

According to the 2024 Lancet Commission on Dementia Prevention, Intervention, and Care, up to 48% of dementia cases may be linked to key risk factors — many of which you can influence.