This Mindful Monday, Shannon Braun, director of ERS' Center for Memory Support and Inclusion, offers suggestions for reaching out to older adults who are lonely or isolated. Keep in mind, lack of social interactions can harm older adults' health.
An estimated 20 million older Americans experience significant loneliness. A survey found one in five older adults want more contact with people they feel close to and can trust.
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