Increased social participation is associated with a lower risk of depressive symptoms among older adults, according to a new study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association. The ...

"This made us want to look at the data to see what actually happens to social participation when people move." Researchers examined five aspects of social participation, including visiting friends or ...

The findings showed that before moving to facilities, older adults experienced steady declines in all social activities, losing 2.0 to 4.7% participation annually. However, after entering long-term ...

It is widely recognized that social connection plays a key role in longevity. People who are lonely or socially isolated experience more health problems and die younger. 1 A lack of social ...

MANKATO — As an older Mankato resident, Diana Gabriel said she benefits from the socialization aspects the Blue Earth County Library brings to the community. “I belong to their book club and it’s ...

Residential care increases social participation but gaps remain Study shows many older adults participate more in social activities after moving into a long-term care community but potential ...