Category: Social Prescribing

  • Rewriting the Narrative:

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    Challenging Ageism in Everyday Life Ageism is one of the most socially accepted forms of discrimination — and often one of the least recognized. It appears in jokes, media portrayals, hiring decisions, and even healthcare assumptions. Research reveals something powerful: internalized negative beliefs about aging can influence physical and cognitive health outcomes.Older adults who hold…

  • Connect

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    Connect: Why Social Prescribing is the Future of Healthy Aging Loneliness impacts cardiovascular health, cognition, and mental well-being. Some studies compare its risk level to smoking. Social prescribing connects individuals to communitysupports such as walking groups, art programs, and peer circles. Research shows improved mood, reduced anxiety, and stronger life satisfaction among participants. In rural…