By Rachel Marty
AARP Oregon
As we get older, keeping our minds sharp becomes increasingly important – and fortunately, one of the best ways to protect our brain health is also one of the most fulfilling: building and maintaining meaningful social connections.
Dr. Suvi Neukam, a geriatrician at Oregon Health and Science University (OHSU), has seen first-hand how social engagement supports cognitive and emotional health in older adults across the state.
“Social interaction isn’t just something nice to have,”…