dying-alone-in-new-york-city.html

dying-alone-in-new-york-city.html

10/28/2015

link

http://mobile.nytimes.com/2015/10/18/nyregion/dying-alone-in-new-york-city.html

summary

This New York Times article delves into the heartbreaking phenomenon of dying alone in New York City. It highlights the stories of individuals who passed away with no family or friends to mourn their loss or take care of their final arrangements. The article explores the challenges faced by social workers and medical professionals in dealing with these cases, as well as the efforts made by organizations to provide support and ensure that these individuals are not forgotten. It sheds light on the lonely and often overlooked reality of dying alone in a bustling city, and prompts readers to reflect on the importance of human connection and community.

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mental health ꞏ societal issues ꞏ senior citizens ꞏ loneliness in cities ꞏ loneliness support ꞏ aging and isolation ꞏ social support ꞏ death ꞏ aging society ꞏ support networks ꞏ urban living ꞏ mortality ꞏ existentialism ꞏ loneliness awareness ꞏ loneliness intervention ꞏ isolation ꞏ loneliness ꞏ elderly ꞏ urbanization ꞏ urban planning ꞏ urban loneliness solutions ꞏ elderly care ꞏ loneliness in modern society ꞏ social issues ꞏ community ꞏ mental health awareness ꞏ dying alone ꞏ urban loneliness ꞏ aging population ꞏ loneliness study ꞏ urban infrastructure ꞏ compassion ꞏ city life ꞏ loneliness epidemic ꞏ loneliness research ꞏ new york city ꞏ loneliness prevention ꞏ urbanization effects ꞏ end of life care ꞏ elder care ꞏ social isolation ꞏ healthcare ꞏ human connection ꞏ urban life ꞏ urban culture ꞏ elder loneliness ꞏ societal challenges ꞏ aging