Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Social connectedness, avoiding social isolation, living life intentionally and maintaining a sense of meaning and purpose − ...

Building and maintaining relationships is essential for living a healthy and fulfilling life. Intergenerational connections, in particular, can enhance mental health, reduce feelings of isolation and ...

Around the world, many people face a difficult reality: one in four elderly people live in isolation, according to the French Red Cross. The feeling of loneliness also affects a younger population: at ...

Experts say intergenerational programs in aged care settings can reduce loneliness and social isolation. One program in Bundaberg is bringing together students and their school’s elderly neighbours to ...