Social Networks, Social Relationships, and Their Effects on the Aging Mind and Brain

Sato Ashida, Ellen J. Schafer

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingChapter

Abstract

Key Points

• Increasing evidence shows the behavioral, perceptual, and biological pathways by which social relationships and social networks positively impact health outcomes, including those for the aging mind and brain.

•The facilitation of healthy aging, in turn, has been shown to increase social participation among older adults through community-based interventions and contributes to societal well-being.

Original languageAmerican English
Title of host publicationThe Wiley Handbook on the Aging Mind and Brain
StatePublished - 1 Jan 2018
Externally publishedYes

EGS Disciplines

  • Community Health and Preventive Medicine

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