Isolated older adults fared better than socially connected peers during pandemic, study says
By
Kristen Fischer
Apr 26, 2024
Social isolation typically isn’t healthy for older adults, but those who were more isolated actually fared better than their socially connected peers when the pandemic forced the world into lockdown,...
Social connections have multiple cognitive benefits for older adults, study finds
By
Kristen Fischer
Dec 04, 2023
Social connections are vital for older adults, as the interaction is linked to slower cognitive decline. A new study published last week in Alzheimer’s & Dementia examined different types of social connectedness...
Middle-aged Americans lonelier than European cohort, study finds
By
Kristen Fischer
Apr 16, 2024
Americans who are between 45 and 65 are generally lonelier than people the same age who live in Europe, a recent study found. The study has important insights, as researchers are only starting to find...
Beyond the love meter
By
Gary Tetz
Mar 07, 2024
Love may be a many splendored thing, but it can also be elusive, at least in my experience. So when I read in McKnight’s about new “love meter” technology now available, my mind whirled with possibilities. ...