fromPsychology Today
1 day agoThe Power of Music to Address Loneliness
Loneliness and isolation among older Americans have mostly returned to pre-pandemic rates. That means more than one third of people age 50 to 80 years old, still feel lonely and isolated ( JAMA 2024). While research suggests that loneliness impacts physical and mental health, loneliness is a yearning for connection and belonging that people may be able to address in unexpected ways. One way is to draw upon the power of music.
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