While everyone is getting busier in their lives, it gets difficult to stay in touch with family members, especially if everyone lives far away. Loneliness can affect the mental health of seniors as they need emotional support while growing old in their home. But with your busy schedules at work and your own lives to manage, how you can manage to stay in touch and on top of your elderly parents or grandparents living alone. Being socially connected to your loved ones can help in some way.