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'Empty nest' can trigger loneliness and loss in older parents, study finds

'Empty nest' can trigger loneliness and loss in older parents, study finds
Phys.org Thursday 03 September 2026, 20:20 UTC 1 min read
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Older parents can experience loneliness, emotional distress and a loss of purpose when their children leave home, according to a new pilot study by the University of Hertfordshire.

Older parents can experience loneliness, emotional distress and a loss of purpose when their children leave home, according to a new pilot study by the University of Hertfordshire.
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