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Social Isolation is a serious concern for many people as they age. The negative effects of loneliness and social isolation are well documented. Below are just three of many studies that have been done on the topic.
From the Psychosomatic Medicine Journal of Behavior Medicine:
Georgetown Golden Girls addresses loneliness and social isolation in a completely natural way by hand-crafting the living environment to provide living companions as well as personal assistants. This down-to-earth approach is a stark contrast with large institutions where people are living in commercial facilities and are just one of hundreds of residents.