A hug and a proper listen still matter later in life, says Costa del Sol expat Steve

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“A hug and a proper listen still matter later in life, says Costa del Sol expat Steve”

Long-time Costa del Sol expat Steve says physical and emotional contact become more, not less, important with age

Key facts

• Physical contact can reduce feelings of loneliness
• Emotional support is crucial for older individuals
• Human connection becomes more important with age
• A hug or holding someone's hand can alleviate anxiety and stress
• Spending time with others is essential for older people's well-being
• Costa del Sol expat Steve emphasizes the importance of physical and emotional contact in later life
• A hug or holding someone's hand can reduce feelings of loneliness, isolation, anxiety and stress
• Human connection becomes more important with age

Center-leaning outlets

• Euro Weekly News Spain (ES)