Loneliness, social isolation, living alone are ‘significant’ risk factors for older adult mortality, study finds

Loneliness, social isolation, living alone are ‘significant’ risk factors for older adult mortality, study finds

Feb 3, 2025 | Industry Topics, Research

Loneliness, social isolation and living alone are significant risk factors for mortality, particularly in older adults, according to the results of a new study.

Researchers from Greece, Italy and Canada analyzed 86 previous studies to quantify the relationships between those social dynamics and mortality risk. Their findings were published in the journal Aging Clinical and Experimental Research. 

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Notable Leaders in Health Care: Ted Fischer

Notable Leaders in Health Care: Ted Fischer

Jan 31, 2025 | Industry Topics, Press

Ted has spent his career building and leading teams committed to achieving positive financial and social impact. As CEO of Ageless Innovation, Ted focuses on the growth and impact of the JOY FOR ALL brand, that he and his former Hasbro team spun out and acquired. He joined Hasbro in 2015 to help lead the execution of new growth platforms, primarily focused in the Health and Wellness industry.

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Seven Trends In Senior Living For 2025…And Beyond

Seven Trends In Senior Living For 2025…And Beyond

Jan 23, 2025 | Industry Topics

Michele Holleran, PhD, recently posted her predictions for the future of senior living in an industry trade publication. Michele has a 35-year career working with senior living communities and their leadership in many different capacities, including as a strategic planning consultant and as an executive leadership coach. She is uniquely qualified to be a prognosticator for that segment of society and the businesses attached to it. I’m posting this because I believe her views are worth sharing beyond the circles of those who work in the fields of aging and senior living.

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