In the fifth and final year of the Mather Institute's Age Well Study, results supported initial findings for adults in life ...

As people age, many lose loved ones, find their mobility diminished and see social circles shrink. All of this can contribute to feelings of loneliness. In fact, nearly 60% of adults age 60 and older ...

Your brain is a muscle; you have to exercise it to keep it in top shape. That's why it's not exactly a leap that a study published in the journal Neurology found that brain-engaging activities (like ...

Shifts in resting-state brain networks as a result of aging could underlie the natural decline in social engagement.

In short, this study shows that the decline in sociability many older adults experience may not be due to personal failure or ...

Discover how Recreational Therapy is helping to combat loneliness among older adults, promoting social connection and ...

Former U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy shone a spotlight on loneliness when he declared it a national issue in a 2023 report titled “Our Epidemic of Loneliness and Isolation.” The report noted ...