Studies have consistently shown that older adults with strong social connections tend to experience better mental health outcomes, including lower rates of depression and anxiety. Having a supportive social network can provide a sense of belonging and purpose, which are crucial for maintaining emotional well-being.
In a special episode of the Aging Well Podcast, it is the host who is being interviewed. Dr Armstrong is joined by one of his Exercise Science students from Western Oregon University, Noah Schnell to discuss the power of social connections for... aging well.
Links:
Social Connectedness
Loneliness and social isolation interventions for older adults: a scoping review of reviews
Alzheimer's Disease Facts and Figures
Mental health of older adults
Aging Well Socially through Engagement with Life: Adapting Rowe and Kahn's Model of Successful Aging to Chinese Cultural Context
Human Relationships and Healthy Aging
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