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Adult children are deeply worried about their aging parents feeling lonely. In a recent survey, they prioritized having a resource to keep their parents engaged and connected over assistance with household tasks or rides to appointments. Families are rightly concerned about their aging loved ones’ social engagement. It has been well-documented that loneliness can be as deadly as heart disease or diabetes. Older adults face increased risk of loneliness and social isolation due to factors like distance from family, the loss of friends, and reduced social interactions from giving up driving. Surprisingly, even those living in lively senior living communities can still experience loneliness. As our Surgeon General, Dr. Vivek Murthy, emphasizes, “We are called to build a movement to mend the social fabric of our nation. It will take all of us. Answer that phone call from a friend. Make time to share a meal. Listen without distractions. Perform an act of service. The keys to human connection are simple yet profoundly impactful.” Or, as one of our Nabors beautifully put it, “It’s the ministry of being present. #socialisolation #loneliness #community #agetech

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