Wellness – The Redwoods

Circle of Friends: Older Adults’ Friendships Linked to Stronger Emotional Well-being

By Mushira Mohsin Khan, Apr 19, 2021 A recent study published in The Journals of Gerontology highlighted how everyday contact with friends may be linked to higher levels of happiness and life satisfaction in later years. Specifically, the study examined whether encounters with friends over the course of the day resulted in more pleasantness, less …

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The Healing Power of Humor

Admissions, Community Life, Wellness / By mrose

We have all heard the line: “Laughter is the best medicine”, but for most people this means no more than a blissful saying. Humor is a strong communication tool that allows people to express themselves, relieve tension, and facilitate relationship-building. Laughter provides a sense of comfort; learning to laugh during dark times helps us gain …

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Loneliness: A Silent Epidemic

Admissions, Community Life, Health Center, Living Styles, Wellness / By mrose

Loneliness is a silent epidemic inflicting Americans at an unprecedented rate. Baby Boomers have been coined as the “loneliest generation”, aging alone more than any previous generation in U.S. history. According to the latest census, one in every eleven Americans fifty years or older lacks a spouse, partner, or living child. This amounts to eight …

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Loneliness: A Silent Epidemic

Community Life, Health Center, Living Styles, Wellness / By mrose

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The Healing Power of Humor

Admissions, Community Life, Health Center, Wellness / By mrose

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The Loneliness Cure

Admissions, Living Styles, The Redwoods, Wellness / By mrose

Cigarettes come with a warning label, but loneliness does not. In fact, there is increasing coverage of the health effects of social isolation. Loneliness has been linked to higher risks for a variety of physical and mental conditions: high blood pressure, heart disease, obesity, a weakened immune system, anxiety, depression, cognitive decline, Alzheimer’s disease, and …

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