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This research investigates the relationship between frequent volunteering and mortality risk among older adults while adjusting for various factors.

Volunteering is Associated with Delayed Mortality in Older People: Analysis of the Longitudinal Study of Aging

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Randomized trial finds reduced mortality risk in older adults who volunteer frequently, suggesting health benefits of social engagement.

This research investigates the relationship between frequent volunteering and mortality risk among older adults while adjusting for various factors.
Analyzed data from the Longitudinal Study of Aging with 7527 community-dwelling individuals aged >70 years.
Conducted Cox proportional hazards analyses to evaluate unadjusted and adjusted mortality associations with volunteering.
Follow-up period lasted for 96 months to measure time-to-death.
38.3% of the sample experienced mortality during the follow-up period.
Frequent volunteers had a significantly lower mortality risk compared to non-volunteers after adjusting for covariates.
The strongest association was seen among those who frequently engaged socially, such as visiting friends or attending religious services.

Harris et al. (2005) studied this question.

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