Advisory Board October 13, 2023
Loneliness has become a pressing health issue, with significant negative impacts to people’s mental and physical health. As loneliness increases among both young people and older adults, health experts say that “rebuilding social connection … has to be a national priority.” But how? Advisory Board’s Sydney Moondra shares three things stakeholders should consider as they take on loneliness, and shares case studies of how some providers are working toward this goal.
How loneliness can impact your health
According to Kelsey McNamara, senior director of research at Papa, an organization that provides paid companionship to people who need social support, loneliness among both young people and older adults is a health problem, and it needs more attention.
“Loneliness increases the risk...
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