Isolation risks mental health for Iowa seniors says experts
Iowa's 65 plus population, many living alone, faces isolation that threatens mental health. Experts warn depression and low mood rise with reduced social contact, especially in rural areas where services are harder to reach. Elderbridge Agency serves 29 counties, aiming to keep seniors independent at home.
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Mercedes Bern-Klug
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