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March 30, 2026Journal of Gerontological Social Work

Social Connections as Healthcare: Leveraging Intergenerational Relationships and Managed Care Plans to Address the Loneliness Epidemic

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JZJennifer ZorotovichHRHunter Reeder

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Overview

Explores social connections' impact on health outcomes in older adults, suggesting managed care plans reduce loneliness.

Key Points

  • To investigate how social determinants of health influence well-being in older adults, particularly focusing on loneliness.
  • Analyzed the role of social contexts in health outcomes among older adults.
  • Utilized a biopsychosocial framework and hierarchical compensatory model as theoretical bases.
  • Proposed intergenerational telephonic reassurance programs.
  • Examined managed care plans' ability to fund initiatives addressing loneliness.
  • Found that traditional healthcare models inadequately address social and psychological well-being.
  • Highlighted the effectiveness of intergenerational relationships in mitigating health risks associated with loneliness.
  • Suggested cost reductions in healthcare through proactive social support initiatives.

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Zorotovich et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69ca1280883daed6ee094f2ehttps://doi.org/10.1080/01634372.2026.2650570
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