> The modern shape of the world is brutal on older people.

And in the years to come, unfortunately, it will only get worse.

Bit_Alb

This seems an achingly common case.  The modern shape of the world is brutal on older people.

elvismercury

The government broke the people. Covid was the excuse

sudonaka

mostly_harmless

Who Americans spend time with, over time

Covid truly broke some people. 

Does your friend think that his style of life is fine, or does he wish for something different? An older relative of mine is alone almost 24/7, every day of the week, and is very lonely. 