5 Ways to Reduce Loneliness Among Seniors and Enhance Their Well-Being.

5 Ways to Reduce Loneliness Among Seniors and Enhance Their Well-Being.

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Many seniors are lonely and it is a BIG issue!  In fact, experts are declaring loneliness a bigger health epidemic than obesity. Simply put, loneliness is detrimental to our health, especially as we age. However, with meaningful engagement, seniors can reverse the negative effects of loneliness.

“People sometimes ask me, ‘David, what’s the secret to aging well?’ While no one can promise a magic pill or eternal life, there are certain things fundamental to healthy aging,” said David Burke, CEO | Founder, Nxtgen Care. “We know that keeping our brains active is important. Interestingly, the simple act of meaningful social engagement builds cognitive reserves.”

Millions of older adults live their lives void of meaningful social engagement. They’re lonely!  Just like forcing ourselves to exercise releases positive chemicals in our brains, so does forcing ourselves to engage socially in meaningful ways. So what can we do about it? In this brief 3-page article David shares his thoughtful insights with 5 Ways to Reduce Loneliness Among Seniors and Enhance Their Well-Being.