Social connections boost resilience among elderly after disaster

Harvard School of Public Health: After the 2011 earthquake in Japan, epidemiologists surveyed the well-being of elderly folks that had been impacted by the area. Astonishingly, they found that, instead of a concern for material goods such as food or shelter, these individuals were more concerned about each other’s sense of identity and well-being of their community. Researchers were astonished to see these individuals prioritizing social capital and their identities, which could be due to factors such as dementia or other related issues. Read the full article here.