Community Choir: With a Song in Their Hearts
Community Choir: With a Song in Their Hearts Can something as simple as singing in a community choir really affect the well-being of older adults? A growing body of research shows it can. As we grow...
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Using Technology to Make Meaningful Connections There’s no shortage of opinions these days about social networks and the decline of in-person social connections. Headlines like “Is Technology Making...
View ArticleHow to Thrive When Aging Alone
How to Thrive When Aging Alone I began to think about aging alone after caring for my parents. My mother struggled with heart problems, while my father lived with Alzheimer’s...
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Love Valentine’s Day? It’s Complicated The Heart of the Matter: A Survey About Valentine’s Day and Social Connections Love may be in the air on Valentine’s Day, but just how you feel about the holiday...
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Love Valentine’s Day? It’s Complicated The Heart of the Matter: A Survey About Valentine’s Day and Social Connections Love may be in the air on Valentine’s Day, but just how you feel about the holiday...
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Love Valentine’s Day? It’s Complicated The Heart of the Matter: A Survey About Valentine’s Day and Social Connections Love may be in the air on Valentine’s Day, but just how you feel about the holiday...
View ArticleLove Valentine’s Day? It’s Complicated
Love Valentine’s Day? It’s Complicated The Heart of the Matter: A Survey About Valentine’s Day and Social Connections Love may be in the air on Valentine’s Day, but just how you feel about the holiday...
View ArticleOlder Adults at Greatest Risk for Suicide
Older Adults at Greatest Risk for Suicide We mourn the loss this week of two cultural icons — Kate Spade and Anthony Bourdain — to apparent suicide. We’re sharing this article as a resource for...
View ArticleReport: Social Isolation and Loneliness in Older Adults — Opportunities for...
Report: Social Isolation and Loneliness in Older Adults — Opportunities for the Health Care System Even the most socially isolated individuals — those who have no or very few community connections —...
View ArticleCoronavirus: Physical Distancing Doesn’t Have to Mean Socially Disconnecting
Coronavirus: Physical Distancing Doesn’t Have to Mean Socially Disconnecting The coronavirus (COVID-19) global pandemic is challenging us all — including organizations like AARP Foundation and our...
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