Socializing: A prescription for healthier brain aging
Imagine heading to a doctor's office for memory problems and getting a prescription to hang out with friends.
Aug 13, 2026
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Human Activities: News and Research on Social Participation
MeSH tree: I03.050.750
Adult children's unemployment associated with depression risk of older parents in India
Older adults in India have an almost 12% higher risk of depression when their adult children are unemployed. A new study from Umeå University shows that unemployment among younger generations increases the risk of poor mental ...
Apr 1, 2026
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Study finds thriving is measurable and reflects care quality in Finnish care homes
Recent research at Åbo Akademi University highlights that promoting thriving is essential for older people in care homes and constitutes a cornerstone of high-quality aged care. Ann-Sofie Silvennoinen's doctoral thesis in ...
Feb 8, 2026
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Study breaks new ground on the relationship between the arts and well-being among older adults
A new study led by Dr. Jennifer MacRitchie, Dr. Nicola Pennill, Dr. Christian Morgner, Prof Renee Timmers, and Unforgettable Experiences CEO Victoria Burnip, published in Arts & Health, sheds new light on how participation ...
Nov 3, 2025
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Technology use, work force engagement linked to better social health among older Americans
Older adults face a high risk of isolation, especially after they retire. A recent study from the University of Georgia suggests smartphones, computers and tablets may help older adults stay connected. The work is published ...
Oct 27, 2025
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Socializing could reverse frailty in older people
Socializing could help to reverse frailty in older people, according to new research published in the American Journal of Epidemiology.
Oct 23, 2025
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Residential care increases social participation but gaps remain
A new study from the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus finds that older adults become more socially active after moving into long-term care communities like nursing homes or assisted living facilities but we ...
Aug 4, 2025
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Study suggests engaging in social activities may prolong life
A study in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society indicates that social engagement may help older individuals live longer.
May 21, 2025
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Research calls for translation of aged care assessment tools for culturally, linguistically diverse communities
New research by Western Sydney University has identified the need to translate psychosocial assessment tools, which measure social ability and well-being, used in aged care environments into multiple languages. This translation ...
May 9, 2024
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Social activities can prevent cognitive decline in care facility residents, suggests research
Social activities such as interactions with others and participation in organized events can prevent cognitive decline in long-term care facility. Research from Amsterdam UMC, carried out among 3,600 patients in 42 Dutch ...
Mar 19, 2024
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