Christmas can be a very lonely time for the elderly according to a survey. It is said that 20 per cent of all seniors often go a full day without speaking to anyone. Also, a survey confirmed over half of believe those living alone are more lonely today than 30 yeas ago because society ignores and undervalues old people. Unmarried, childless men are more at risk of loneliness as they have a small social support outside of their family. If you have old people in your family, don't for get to take care of their feeling.