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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

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...

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How 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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Is Sharing a Home Right for You?

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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Volunteering: Feel Good by Doing Good

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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On the Road Again

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

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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Older 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...

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Report: 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 —...

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Coronavirus: 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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