
Edith Holenstein
Edith Holenstein, 79, is a resident of a nursing home in Zurich who reflects on her past experiences with a passion for mountaineering. Once part of a women’s alpine club, she finds herself feeling increasingly isolated in her later years, longing for the connections and camaraderie she once had. Despite being surrounded by others, she grapples with loneliness and the challenges of building meaningful relationships in her current life.
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Edith Holenstein shares her experiences of loneliness in a nursing home and reflects on her past love for mountaineering.
Einsamkeit im Alter: Vier Betroffene erzählenNeue Zürcher Zeitung·
Switzerland· 2026-07-29






