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A Longer Life Lived with Company," published by the NY Times, discusses research that reveals for people over age 60, social isolation is a predictor of functional decline and early death compared to non-isolated individuals. Overall, this seems to also be linked to healthy aging. Social isolation can be helped by linking individuals to volunteer or social opportunities, assisting with changing negative beliefs about social interactions that may be reducing socialization, or just staying in touch with family or friends. When you are 60+, how do you plan on aging healthy? What social engagements are you willing or will be able to do?
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