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

September 3, 2026 · 8:20 pm 1 sources

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• 'Empty nest' can trigger loneliness and loss in older parents, study finds
  Phys.org · September 3, 2026 20:20
  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.