(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) (THE CONVERSATION) Mark Zuckerberg recently suggested that AI chatbots could combat ...

The group continues to mix art and social commentary, and works in neighborhoods and schools. Every year in the fall, Spiral Q holds a “Peoplehood Parade & Pageant” in Philadelphia, a procession of ...

Encourage social connectionsSocial isolation significantly impacts emotional well-being in older adults. Encouraging senior mothers to stay socially active, through community, cultural ...

Background Social isolation and loneliness have been associated with increased risk of dementia, but it is not known whether this risk is modified or confounded by genetic risk of dementia. Methods We ...

This is where Social Agent steps in. The upcoming location-based gig app opened its waitlist on Wednesday, allowing users to sign up for its service, which is designed for last-minute photo requests.

A new pilot program is the first to use a shared interest in pets to help build connections between young and older adults to reduce loneliness and social isolation. Led by Monash University ...

What would you look like as an action figure? For at least one creator, supporting real art was more important than being first. Trixie Cosmetics, the makeup brand from drag queen Trixie Mattel ...

In today’s world, where aging populations are growing faster than ever, one silent epidemic continues to undermine the wellbeing of older adults: social isolation. Often accompanied by ...

In this moment, she’s not just creating art; she’s reclaiming how she sees herself ... artist Frida Kahlo and the resolution and resilience of Indian teachers and social reformers Savitribai Phule and ...

The number of adults aged 65 and older is growing, and older adults are at higher risk for social isolation and loneliness due to changes in health and social connections that can come with ...