Are you or a loved one at risk for social isolation?
Use these resources to take steps to end social isolation and start living a connected life.
Being socially active in your 50s and 60s may help lower the risk of developing dementia in later life, a study has found.
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Neighbors can impact your happiness, a study suggests. Chicago residents talk through their experiences.
Neighbors can impact one’s happiness. According to a 2018 AARP Foundation study that explores the relationship between loneliness and social connections, getting to know one’s neighbors can help reduce the former condition.
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You can also take the assessment online to find out if you're at risk for social isolation.
The Atlantic hosted a series of discussions on combating loneliness and social isolation. Speakers included former U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy, AARP Foundation President Lisa Marsh Ryerson and Pew Research Center Social Trends Research Director Kim Parker. They addressed the causes and health impacts of the problem and offered a range of solutions.
