A new study adds to the evidence of the negative effects of loneliness on older adults, this time linking it to life expectancy as well as overall health and the need for assistance with activities of...
How to solve for loneliness, boredom and helplessness in senior living
By
Jeannette McClennan
May 02, 2019
For years, we have been hearing about the impact of purpose on people’s lives. Take your residents through this process to help them identify theirs.
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