One-fifth of Americans age 50 or older live alone, increasing their risk of social isolation and loneliness — factors ...

The Ohio District 5 Inc. is offering grant funding to support community efforts aimed at reducing social isolation and loneliness among Richland County residents age 60 and older. This opportunity is ...

Drawing on insights from more than 60 organizations, the report establishes a baseline for understanding and strengthening the US social connection ecosystem.

Loneliness and social isolation among community-dwelling older adults are complex issues with the ability to affect physical, mental and social well-being. To support older adults, approaches must ...

CINCINNATI (WKRC) - The holiday week may be over, but those who spent time with family and friends may have done a good thing for their health. A new report is shedding light on the impact of ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Increased social isolation over 4 years was tied to increased risks for death, dementia and disability.

Social isolation may accelerate cognitive decline later in life, reported a new study published in The Journals of Gerontology. “As Alzheimer’s is a leading cause of death for older adults in the ...

She wakes up drained, moves through endless small crises, and goes to bed feeling like the person she used to be is slipping ...

During the height of the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic, residents at Card Home for the Aged in Willimantic often gathered in the dining room to sing their favorite songs from the 1960s, like “Brown Eyed Girl ...

A recent study reveals that social isolation and loneliness are linked to lower intake of essential micronutrients in older adults, raising concerns about their impact on healthy aging and the need ...

The leading causes of death among South Koreans include cancer and heart disease. In particular, heart disease has been ...