According to the incomplete statistics of the Clinical Psychology Department of the District Health Center, 60% of the “empty nesters” in Xiaoshan have a serious sense of loneliness. Experts believe that material life is good, but we should pay attention to spiritual support. A. The loneliness of the elderly can not be solved In these days, although Zhang Da Ma has a smile on her face, she can not solve the loneliness inside. This year, 58-year-old Zhang Da Ma, has two daughters and a son. In the past few years, her sons and daughters got married and worked abroad, leaving her alone at home. Although her children are very filial to her, often send money to send things, the elderly still feel uncomfortable in their hearts. There is no one to talk to, no one to solve the knot, psychological loneliness, emotional loneliness, so the elderly often can not sleep at night. Especially in the recent period, the children do not have time to accompany, Zhang Da Ma suffered from serious insomnia. Recently in the morning, Zhang Da Ma walked into the district health center to seek help. “I know I’m wrong to think that my children are too busy to be with me. But it’s just hard inside, I don’t know what to do?” Facing the doctor, the old man was in pain. The example of Zhang Da Ma is not an isolated case. According to the Center’s incomplete statistics, among the elderly people consulted this year, 60% of the “empty nesters” have a serious feeling of loneliness. According to Liu Zhihong, associate professor of psychology at the center, especially during the Mid-Autumn Festival and Chung Yeung Festival, there are more elderly people who come to the center for consultation. These elderly people’s children are not around for a long time, so they are usually very lonely. Whenever there is a festival, some children cannot come back for some reasons and cannot reunite with their families, so the elderly often feel depressed and lonely, and some serious cases may lead to physiological disorders. Experts point out that loneliness is extremely detrimental to the physical and mental health of the elderly, especially those suffering from hypertension, cardiovascular diseases, diabetes and other chronic diseases, which can aggravate the condition and even lead to death from old illnesses. Third, experts suggest that: spend more time with the elderly Liu Zhihong said that many elderly people say that they can live in poverty, but can not bear to miss their children for a long time. Some elderly people are reluctant to open their mouths to express their longing for their children because of sentiment. However, the children must be aware of the physical and psychological condition of the elderly. In addition to entrusting the care of the elderly, children in a foreign country should also pay attention to the spiritual support of the elderly, it is best to often communicate their feelings and thoughts by telephone. Children close to home, should often go home to see the elderly, spend more time with them. Liu Zhihong also suggested that, in addition, the elderly should adjust their mindset, pour enthusiasm into life, participate in more social activities that are beneficial to physical and mental health, make more friends, take the initiative to communicate with others, or plant flowers and grass, etc.