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Sophie Okolo

Sophie Okolo is a Forbes Contributor, Columbia University Age Boom Academy Fellow, and TEDMED Research Scholar. She is the founder and host of Global Health Aging, a creative consultancy and award-nominated resource featuring diverse opinions, news stories, and innovative research about longevity and healthy aging.

Can a Digital Buddy Affect Mental Health in Older Adults?

Tackling loneliness, especially among older adults, requires a targeted solution and digital connections may help
February 21, 2024

The Challenges Facing Male Caregivers

Men can find themselves trying to manage responsibilities and expectations while being accepted for their competency in the role
January 23, 2024

How Long-Term Care Facilities Can Recruit Diverse Elders

If retirement communities want to attract racially diverse residents, they need to improve on what's working and end what's not working 
January 12, 2024

The Economic Costs of Family Caregiving

Studies show that solutions to reduce the impact on the economy and on the financial lives of caregivers are needed
December 8, 2023

Intergenerational Care Models Are Having Impact

Intergenerational connections may be one solution for loneliness, so here are four innovative sites across the country putting that concept into practice
September 1, 2023

Investing In Friendships Can Help Us Age Well

Having friends is crucial to our happiness - don't let the busyness of life keep you from cultivating friendships
August 9, 2023

Tech Keeps Older Adults Connected

As we learned during the pandemic, digital intergenerational programs are vital to reduce loneliness
August 4, 2023

Ageism, Loneliness and the Need for Resilience

Research shows that higher levels of resilience may be more likely to prevent ageism from directly impacting mental health
July 26, 2023

The Positive Aspects of Dementia Caregiving in Asian Communities

Elevating the dialogue on cultural-specific aspects of caregiving can have significant impact
July 19, 2023

Changing the Mindset About Mental Health Care for Immigrant and Minority Groups

The immigrant narrative is complex, and more accessible and welcoming mental health care services are needed
April 28, 2023

The Need for Mental Health Support for Caregiving Grandparents

Community mental health services are available to help grandparents tend to their emotional health needs — the challenge is encouraging them to seek help
April 5, 2023
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The Particular Loneliness Facing Undocumented Older Immigrants

Many communities have developed social service programs to offer support and create connections
March 17, 2023
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