Elder abuse happens all year, but it is more noticeable during the winter months. Leaders from Adult Protective Services say their reports for fiscal year 2024 were 4,731, which is up more than 200 ...

An older adult with a positive screen for social isolation would require additional assessment to determine the severity of social isolation. Currently, there is no specific, focused assessment ...

Loneliness and social isolation were exacerbated by the COVID ... But it can also feel daunting trying to make friends, especially as an adult when you feel like you're the only one looking ...

The groups with the highest rates of social isolation in 2024 were: Those who said their mental health is fair or poor: 77% (up slightly from 79% in 2018) Those who said their physical health is ...

Social media and online forums can be a way of forging genuine connections, but it isn’t the same as face-to-face camaraderie ...

By Regina Medina Kris Bolle is living the "van life" these days with Annie his mini Australian shepherd. Bolle, 46, bought a ...

But that image melted away when they were paired for 90 minutes with several adults a good decade or two past “old,” and they ...

Interactions with friends and family may keep us healthy because they boost our immune system and reduce our risk of diseases such as heart disease, stroke and type 2 diabetes, new research suggests.

social retreat, information rabbit holes reinforced by algorithms and negative news that leads to disconnection. The resulting isolation has created a powder keg of animosity. Education levels ...