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seniors attending a storytelling circle, sharing memories, warm and intimate environment

The Healing Power of Storytelling Circles for Lonely Seniors

January 2, 2025

…basis can be protective against the fast decline associated with Alzheimer’s and dementia. While it cannot prevent these conditions, it can prolong the earliest stages so that your loved ones…

the elderly man has his back turned

Senior Loneliness vs. Solitude: Embracing Alone Time Without Feeling Lonely

January 30, 2025

…regular loneliness in their later years are more prone to mental health challenges, which then contribute to increased mortality rates. These individuals are more prone to the development of dementia…

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Strategies to Keep Senior Loved Ones Connected and Engaged

March 24, 2025

…stroke, around 50% increase in dementia risk, and a significantly increased likelihood of early mortality from any cause, to name a few. Thus, meaningful connections are imperative for older adults….

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How To Help a Loved Senior Make New Friends in Northern VA

July 10, 2025

…a problem not just for your loved one’s mental health but for their physical well-being as well. From increases in coronary artery disease and dementia to greater mortality risk from…

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Tips for Building Lasting Friendships for People 50+

July 21, 2025

…health problems. Coronary artery disease, strokes, and dementia are all on the rise in this cohort. How to Build Lasting Friendships As people age, the importance of socialization becomes increasingly…

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Local Virginia Group Programs for Senior Socializing

July 14, 2025

…connections. They are twice as likely to develop dementia, and rates of both strokes and coronary artery disease rise by around 30%. Staying involved with others is not just a…

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Easy Solutions for Lonely Seniors in NOVA

October 9, 2025

…medical challenges, such as dementia, heart disease, and even premature death from any cause. Loneliness is not just a feeling; it is a health factor. Unfortunately, as many as one…

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The Best Places to Meet New Friends and Stay Social After 50

December 8, 2025

…health issues. Studies indicate that socializing can help seniors decrease their mortality rates (from any cause) as well as reduce the occurrence rate of challenges such as dementia. If you…

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Vienna, VA 22180
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Since 1998, the Shepherd’s Center of Northern Virginia (SCNOVA), a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, has been dedicated to improving the quality of life as we age, through supportive programs and services, personal enrichment and volunteer engagement that enable our senior neighbors to live full and productive lives while aging in place.

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