Social Media’s Impact on Social Isolation for Youth

Social media has become a vital part of daily life for many individuals, especially youth. Platforms such as Instagram, X, Facebook and TikTok give people easily accessible opportunities for communication and connection. However, as useful as social media can be…

Researching Loneliness: Why and How it is Studied

What is Loneliness and Why Should it Be Studied? Loneliness is a complex and deeply personal experience that is often described as a feeling of isolation, disconnectedness, or a lack of companionship. This sentiment doesn’t just come from being physically…

How Technology Can Enhance Senior Care

Although caring for seniors can be challenging, technology can be harnessed to help seniors in their daily routines and relieve some of their caregivers’ stress. From alarm pendants and smart sensors to telehealth services and video chatting platforms, these tools…

Why We Need More Research into Menopause

Each year, over 1 million women in the United States go through menopause, yet the health impacts of this natural biological process remain poorly understood. Menopause, which typically occurs in women between the ages of 45 and 55, is a…

How the Body Changes with Age

The cell is the smallest self-sustaining component of a living organism. Cells can independently divide, grow, synthesize molecules, generate energy, and respond to environmental cues. In more complex organisms, such as humans, cells performing similar functions are grouped into tissues,…

How Loneliness Affects the Brain

It is human nature to want to connect and socialize with others. Researchers infer this trend initially emerged from our ancestors, who strictly relied on one another for safety, food, protection, and social connection. This “strength in numbers” mentality is…

The Impact of Religion on Dementia

Religion is defined as a shared, group-centered practice around a belief in a higher power, and can be classified as monotheism, polytheism, animism, totemism, or atheism. The relationship with a spiritual being has been credited for helping religious people answer…

Conversations to Remember Earns Guidestar Platinum Seal

We’re thrilled to announce that Conversations to Remember (C2R) has earned the Guidestar Platinum Seal of Transparency! This recognition represents the highest level of transparency that a nonprofit can achieve on GuideStar, a trusted platform for evaluating nonprofits. This distinction…

How Pets Can Support Healthy Aging

Many pet owners can attest that pets have a special way of bringing joy into one’s life. However, there is a growing body of research showing that pets have more to offer than just companionship – they can have a…