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When Silence Speaks: Emotional Withdrawal in Elderly

Emotional Withdrawal in Elderly

Ageing is often accompanied by visible changes, slower movement, health concerns, or retirement from active roles. Yet one of the most overlooked changes in later life is emotional withdrawal. Many elderly adults gradually become quieter, less expressive, and more socially distant. This silence is frequently misunderstood as contentment or a natural part of ageing, when […]