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By jameslee — Written on Jan 08, 2014
In spite of the attempts by so many celebrities to hold back the years, it's an undisputed fact that we are all heading towards old age, and in ever increasing numbers. The post-war boom of the 1950s and 1960s led to an increase in the size of the population and now, thanks to nationwide health screening and an abundance of nutritional and lifestyle information, we are all living much longer than previous generations.
The Curse of Loneliness
Our options in old age are far better than those of previous generations, but the downside to that is the fact that so many older people now find themselves living alone. According to a recent article in The Independent, as many as one in three senior citizens complain of loneliness, with five million relying on their television sets for company.
Divorce is increasingly common amongst the elderly demographic, whilst the slightly higher death rate for men leads to more women finding themselves suddenly and unexpectedly single in their twilight years. Those people who are accustomed to spending time on their own are likely to have a good support network of friends and relations already in place, but the picture is often very different for anyone faced with this situation for the first time in many years. Apart from grieving for a lost relationship, there are the associated worries of facing the future alone.
Romance Doesn't Have to End
Heading out into the great unknown world after the end of a relationship is scary enough at the best of times, but as we age there are additional problems to worry about. Few women would wish to brave their local pub alone, and nightclubs are almost certainly out of the question. Women, far more than men, are particularly concerned about the ramifications of becoming intimate with a new partner and this can seem incredibly daunting.
Fortunately, the internet is, as always, an unbeatable source of information, offering solutions to just about any problem you could think of, including the dating concerns of an older demographic. Online dating is one of the fastest-growing industries on the internet, and sites are dedicating themselves to a particular target audience in order to attract clients. For the older person looking to find love and romance, a site such as Senior Dating offers the perfect solution to the problems associated with this age group.
Sites aimed at the older user understand their target audience and tend to offer clear and helpful advice. Since this age group are not always completely comfortable using computers, the website designers keep this fact in mind when creating a site aimed exclusively at senior citizens. Staying safe online is a perennial concern because of the prevalence of identity theft, fraud and con artists, but dedicated websites, complete with help lines in many cases, can put your mind at rest.
Dating websites allow you to look at member profiles, view photos and communicate with potential friends and partners in complete safety, all from the comfort of your own home. Dipping your toes in the social waters has never been so easy.