A University of Michigan study found that older adults engaging in this activity are less likely to feel isolated.
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00:00Kicking off your golden years isn't always an easy adjustment.
00:06The slower pace of life can take some getting used to, but retirees can combat the loneliness by volunteering in their community, Money Talks News reports.
00:14According to a University of Michigan study, individuals over the age of 60 who volunteered at least 100 hours a year reported lower rates of loneliness than others.
00:23The study tracked the volunteer activities of some 5,000 participants across a 12-year period between the years of 2006 and 2018.
00:31The findings add to a growing body of research suggesting a link between volunteering and improved mental health.
00:36Conversely, research has found that loneliness and isolation in older adults is linked to higher mortality rates and reduced cognitive function.
00:43Money Talks News reports.