The relationship between social connections and cognitive abilities is a complex one, particularly during the perimenopausal ...

Loneliness and social isolation significantly accelerate subjective cognitive decline in women during the perimenopause transition.

Social connection is a powerful yet overlooked tool in violence prevention. Research increasingly shows that loneliness and ...

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 ...

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 ...

As aging experts declare loneliness a public health crisis, programs like Meals on Wheels offer older adults more than food.

Social isolation significantly increases the risk of mortality in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), highlighting the need for targeted interventions to address this issue.

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.

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 ...

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 ...

The suicide rate among males aged 80 and older has been found to be the highest across all age groups and genders. Significantly higher than that of their female counterparts, the 'social isolation' ...