Doctor: Staying connected critical for senior citizens

Older adults who maintain active social lives are more likely to maintain healthy mental functions as they age, research indicates. – Photo courtesy of AARP

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,”…

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