An increasing proportion of senior folks in Florida and across the nation are experiencing physical and mental health problems, primarily due to an epidemic of loneliness. Public health professionals have raised the alarm, but no significant legislation has yet been passed to address the problem. U.S. Senators Marco Rubio (R-FL), Tina Smith (D-MN), and Rick Scott (R-FL) introduced the Social Engagement and Network Initiatives for Older Relief (SENIOR) Act to address senior loneliness. Read: Florida Sen. Marco Rubio Warns Of ISIS Offshoot Sneaking Across U.S. Open Border “Seniors across the cou…