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A nonprofit in Rochester is helping people swap screen time for real friendships through a campaign that pairs volunteers with isolated community members. The initiative tackles rising loneliness by encouraging face-to-face connections instead of endless scrolling.
A £2,500 donation from a housing developer is bringing back beloved music sessions for older adults in South Queensferry that had been cut due to funding shortfalls. The contribution will help Queensferry Churches Care in the Community restart programs that reduce isolation for 400 seniors each year.
Older adults in Hong Kong are finding friendship and mental sharpness through virtual reality chess games designed by university researchers. The digital park where they play has become an unexpected cure for isolation.
A new smartwatch app helps doctors detect social isolation in stroke survivors with 94% accuracy, opening doors to better recovery treatments. The technology works even for patients who've lost speech abilities.