Social Security Administration
www.socialsecurity.gov
800-772-1213
Information on retirement and disability benefits, including how to sign up.
State Health Insurance Assistance Program
www.shiptalk.org
A program that offers one-on-one insurance counseling and assistance to people with Medicare and their families.
Veterans Administration
www.caregiver.va.gov
855-260-3274
Support and services for families caring for veterans. Maintains a VA caregiver support line.
How Social Isolation, Loneliness Can Affect Heart Health, Cognitive Abilities According to studies, published in the Journal of the American Heart Association, and reports, social disengagement increases the risk of respiratory failure and stroke. Another new review reasons that depression can prompt mental deterioration. Experts say older adults can lower their risks by being socially active, eating a balanced diet, and exercising regularly. In addition, they urge relatives to remain in contact with more established family members to prevent them from becoming socially isolated. Adults who are desolate, socially disconnected, or who don't engage in social activities are at greater risk of cardiovascular disease, strokes, and Alzheimer's, according to recent studies The new study found that: Social isolation and loneliness are common but are under-recognized as contributing to cardiovascular and brain health. The lack of social connection is associated with an increased risk ...
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