Loneliness is a silent struggle which affects many of us at certain points in our lives, but this emotion is particularly prevalent in the elderly; according to statistics by Age UK, more than 2 million people in England aged over 75 live alone, and over a million of those often go over a month without speaking to a friend, family member, or neighbour. As loved ones move away, spouses pass on, and health challenges arise, older adults often find themselves spending long stretches of time alone.