The Journal
Topic
Connection
4 articles on connection, for families caring for an aging parent and the older adults they love.
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When the Weekly Phone Call Feels Forced, Here's What to Do Instead
The dutiful check-in call can run dry fast, leaving you both a little lonelier. Warmer, easier ways to stay close to a parent than the weekly status update.
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Signs Your Aging Parent May Be Lonely, and What Actually Helps
Loneliness in older adults is easy to miss and hard to talk about. Here are the quiet signs worth noticing in a parent living alone, and gentle, practical ways to help.
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The Friendly Caller Idea, and Why It Works
The quiet power of a regular, expected phone call for an isolated older adult, why the rhythm matters more than the length, and how families can create it.
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Helping an Older Parent Make New Friends Later in Life
Friendships fade with age as routines shrink and old friends move away. Realistic, gentle ways to help an older parent build new connections.
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