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Aging in place can be a recipe for isolation and loneliness, according to solo aging expert and Nexus Fellow, Sara Zeff Geber, PhD. In a 2020 virtual presentation, she explains the risks, which include cognitive decline, depression, high blood pressure and more. The result? A decreased quality of life.

According to Geber, there are three types of loneliness:

• Intimate/Emotional: Longing for a close confidante or intimate partner;
• Relational/Social: Yearning for quality friendships and social companionship;
• Collective: Hunger for a network or community of people who share a sense of purpose and interests.

In her presentation, Geber also explains:

• What makes us happy in later life;
• The importance of relationships and where they come from;
• Opportunities to build community;
• How building community can lead you to the right place to age.

Watch the full presentation:

The event was co-sponsored by Newton Free Library, 2Life Communities, Temple Shalom, and Newton Department of Senior Services.

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