Golden Connections: Combating Loneliness and Depression
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Almost half of older adults experience loneliness. It can be harder to maintain social connections as we age, especially if we're retired, dealing with illness, or living alone. On this episode of Aging Forward, we talk with clinical social worker Kileen Smyth about the power of experimentation, and what we can do to stay positive, stay engaged, and make meaning in our golden years. Find us online at Mayo Clinic Press for more health and wellness articles, podcasts and books.
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