Social Engagement

Social connections are vital for older adults, as the interaction is linked to slower cognitive decline. A new study published last week in Alzheimer’s & Dementia examined different types of social connectedness...

Middle-aged and older adults who take part in recreational activities and volunteer work are less likely to develop physical, cognitive, mental or emotional problems, researchers say.

For individuals experiencing cognitive changes, it can become increasingly difficult to communicate unmet needs. If these needs remain unaddressed, it is common for them to be expressed through different...

Engagement in group social activities appears to protect frail seniors from developing new disabilities and help avert untimely death, investigators say.

Enhancing social engagement and reducing loneliness may prevent or delay the onset of dementia among middle-aged and older adults, an analysis finds.

Sharing a home with one or more people and weekly group engagement are strongly associated with a slower annual rate of cognitive decline, a new study finds.

The person-first concept of the “social prescription” in senior living helps connect elders with social based, non-drug solutions using their life history, individual preferences, and current abilities....

Seniors have walked many miles. Tasted many foods, heard many stories, spoke many words, saw many happenings and hugged many friends.   Which on that list remains at the top? Has the thief of time stolen...

Social prescribing is intended to address an individual’s personal interests, hobbies or passions. Rather than your healthcare provider focusing on the physical or medical problem at hand, they’re...

For lots of good reasons, a long-term care facility hallway should not be the same as a hiking trail.  Protruding rocks and exposed tree roots would create a fall hazard, and make med cart navigation...