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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 findsWorldPing

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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