Perfect Pair was founded by a University of Michigan student in 2020 to curb social isolation during the pandemic.

Nature-based group activities can reduce loneliness, improve sleep and cognition, and increase a sense of connection to ...

Connie Korteland, 82, was used to being active and able to get around when her health changed rather quickly. “We had recently moved to the area, and so we had a lot of work to do around the house,” ...

For decades, loneliness was treated as an emotional issue rather than a serious public health concern. But a growing body of ...

AI companions like ElliQ and Sunny are helping older adults reduce loneliness, support independence, and boost cognitive ...

The report, published in Aging & Mental Health, shows that older adults with higher levels of loneliness scored lower on ...

When Sandi Mitchell’s partner died in fall 2023 after a difficult illness, she was devastated by the loss, though it was far from her only taste of grief. Her first husband had died in 1999 after a ...

Not because the loneliness isn't there, it's right there, visible from the driveway—but because she was raised in a way that ...

"Although loneliness and isolation are major problems faced by many older adults, there are solutions," writes author Michael ...

Feeling lonely may take a toll on older adults’ memory — but it may not speed up cognitive decline, according to a new study. Researchers from Colombia, Spain and Sweden analyzed data from more than ...

Older adults who begin to experience loneliness face an accelerated rate of cognitive decline compared to their peers. A new ...

Research reveals that structured volunteering programs significantly improve social and emotional wellbeing among older adults, highlighting the importance of sustained engagement. Study: The effects ...