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Voice Program Offers Hope to Those Isolated During COVID

Through phone calls, volunteers help people suffering from loneliness

Who Do You Miss the Most?

Remember loved ones lost and those isolated away

The Pandemic Created a Loneliness Epidemic

Older adults more at risk of isolation, health effects

Create a Circle of Friends When Solo Aging

Have support available when relatives aren't nearby

Opening door to house guests

How to Be a Good Guest in Your Adult Child's Home

Especially during COVID-19, honor the house rules, communicate about preferences

david hoff shows us how he does a plank for his zoom group

Pandemic Planking Group Bolsters Friendships and Abs

This long-time group of friends found a healthy way to connect during COVID-19

Harvey Beldner (left) and his golden doodle Seamus meeting a new neighbor Stephen King (right) and his pup Owen.

How to Make Friends in a New Place Despite COVID-19

Reach out online, take up walking, forge new connections with safety measures in mind

Couple embracing, kissing in a field

Could Coronavirus Be Affecting Your Sex Life?

New dating rules, boredom and lack of privacy are changing sexual relations

Couple in their kitchen doing the dishes together and laughing

Why Couples Need More, Not Less, Togetherness Now

Put aside petty squabbles and support each other during this time of crisis

Sara Ventiera and her pet dog

Consider Virtual Obedience Training for Your Pandemic Pet

Apps and video chats allow easy access to trainers and behavioral coaching for dogs and cats

Daniel Promislow and a pet

What Humans Can Learn From Man's Bestfriend

Q & A with Daniel Promislow, the codirector of the Dog Aging Project

Dog wearing Whistle Pet Device

Keep Track of Your Pet's Health With Wearable Tech

Activity trackers reveal details about your pup's well-being and whereabouts

Cindy Rovey hopes to get relatives interested in her family's history.

Make Memories Relevant to a Younger Generation

COVID-19 cleaning binges are turning up nostalgic treasures to share

Grandmother baking with grandaughter

Grandparents Integral to Multigenerational Home Life

New coronavirus living situations mean older relatives helping with remote learning, child care

Woman having a video call

Grandparents Boost Video Chat Skills for Grandchildren

New ways to engage and use technology to strengthen relationships

107-Year-Old and His Five-Generation Family

Michael Bolton’s Message: ‘We’re in This Together’

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