Social Relationships are Important

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Social relationships are important for the mental health of people living in long-term care homes.

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Good social connectedness is associated with better physical and mental health and wellbeing. However, the concepts of social connectedness and strategies to address it have distinct considerations for people living in long-term care (LTC) homes.

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Learn more about the research behind this infographic and read the full report: Strategies for building and maintaining a social connection for long-term care home residents at Encoarteam.com.

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