Health & Fitness
What Does Community Mean?
The benefits of social connections have been proven time and time again by scientists studying longevity.
Community is an idea that’s hard to pin down. It differs for each individual person, and may be as small as an immediate family or as large as a city. “A community is a group of people we lean on when times are tough; our friends, family, and neighbors who are there for us when we need love, support and encouragement,” according to WebMD. This definition applies for America’s steadily growing aging population, for whom community is vital to maintaining physical, mental, and emotional health as we age.
The idea of community has transformed over the years in interesting ways.
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Rebecca Bodor is the President of Homewatch CareGivers of Loudoun, providing care for individuals in their own homes, assisted living facilities and nursing homes. Homewatch Caregivers cares for those of all ages, assisting clients with a team of skilled care providers including Certified Nurse Aides, personal care workers, and nurses.
