The Surprising Positive Impact of Casual Friendships
By Holly Lebowitz Rossi2 min read
How taking the time to cultivate “weak ties” can open doors to new sources of happiness.
Loneliness
Making Friends in Our Later Years
By Ashley Lateef3 min read
They found love and support from new friends in their senior living community.
3 Healthy Ways to Miss Someone
By Holly Lebowitz Rossi2 min read
Positive ways to experience a loved one’s absence
Volunteer Retirees Knit Blankets for Charity
By Ashley Lateef3 min read
These residents support the community and each other with every stitch.
9 Simple Ways to Make Friends
By Therese Borchard5 min read
Follow these practical tips to connect with new people and groups.
How Poetry Healed This Lonely Widower
By Willie Marshall8 min read
Willie Marshall, a former professional hockey player, said it all started with the ticking of an old grandfather clock
Toby the Therapy Horse Helps Seniors Open Up
By Ashley Lateef3 min read
Visits from this horse bring joy and spark conversations among older people, even those with dementia
5 Ways to Handle the Life Changes of Retirement
By Ashley Lateef2 min read
Get expert advice on coping with the changes that come with retirement and aging.
HenPower: A Unique Program Inspires Creativity in Seniors
By Alina Larson6 min read
Working with hens in a nursing home setting helps the elderly cope with dementia and loneliness.
The Loneliness Epidemic: Serious Long-term Health Risks
By Ashley Lateef4 min read
Studies like this one and many others highlight that loneliness has very real physical consequences.
How to Prevent Loneliness as You Age
By Ashley Lateef1 min read
This helpful infographic illustrates how you or a loved one can combat loneliness.
The Loneliness Epidemic: Can Technology Help?
By Ashley Lateef3 min read
This highly interactive, easy-to-use app helps alleviate seniors in solitude.
