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Articles related to focusing on healthy aging, prevention, mobility, cognition, nutrition, independence, and caregiving support.

Oct 22, 2025

5 min

Do Befriending Services Help Older Adults? A Comprehensive Guide

Chronic loneliness is associated with an increased risk of dementia, heart disease, and stroke. As public health officials bring more attention to this growing crisis, it is crucial to ask, **do befriending services help older adults** find connection and improve their well-being?

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Oct 18, 2025

4 min

How do befrienders work? Understanding Senior Companionship Services

According to the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, nearly one-fourth of adults aged 65 and older are considered socially isolated. Befriending services provide a vital lifeline. So, **how do befrienders work** to bring compassionate companionship and reduce this pervasive isolation?

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