Friendship is important to older adults

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Sunday, August 6 is Friendship Day

 

Nina Chen, Ph.D., former Human Development Specialist, Jackson County, University of Missouri Extension
Many studies have shown the positive benefits of friendship on social, emotional and physical well-being. Having a strong circle of friends can be a good boost for aging hearts and can help the body’s autoimmune system resist disease…

Because of physical changes, loss and retirement, friendship is very important for older people. In many cases, friends are as important as families. Many people turn to their friends first when they encounter crisis because of the distance of their family.

Casual friendships can help, but one very close friend can do so much to help relieve stress and depression…

To learn more about the importance of friendship to older adults, and for helpful tips on meeting people and making friends, see the full article at http://missourifamilies.org/features/agingarticles/agingfeature11.htm

 

 

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