A nonprofit operating out of Franklin and Cumberland counties is using miniature horses to combat social isolation in senior citizens. Reins of Rhythm and a group of youth volunteers took mini ...

Women who experienced loneliness and social isolation during menopause may have a greater risk for subjective cognitive decline.

A study in Nature Mental Health provides evidence that depression, trauma, and loneliness drive suicidal thoughts in older adults with autistic traits. The findings indicate that targeted mental ...

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

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.

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 ...

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 ...

A few years ago, the surgeon general of the United States rang the alarm on loneliness by stating that it is as deadly as smoking 15 cigarettes a day, and more dangerous than obesity [1]. Loneliness ...

This article focuses on an important protective factor that every parent, educator, HR specialist, coach and faith leader can ...