Civic Engagement Keeps Aging Americans Mentally Healthy After Physical Decline
Wednesday, 28. February 2007
People who continuously participate in community groups are often spared losses in psychological well-being after developing functional limitations, according to an article published in the latest issue of the Journal of Gerontology: Social Sciences (Vol. 62B, No. 1).Individuals who were ongoing members of religious organizations in particular showed higher levels of personal growth than those who were not. [click link for full article]