Grandchildren are a true blessing for seniors, helping them avoid loneliness and keeping them on their toes, a new poll reports. Photo by Adobe Stock/HealthDay News
Grandchildren are a true blessing for seniors, helping them avoid loneliness and keeping them on their toes, a new poll reports. Overall, 72% of people with grandkids say they hardly ever feel isolated, compared with 62% of those without grandchildren, according to results from the University of Michigan’s National Poll on Healthy Aging. Advertisement
People without grandchildren also are more likely to say their mental health is only fair or poor — 13% compared to 9% with those who have grandkids.
Poll finds mental health benefits for seniors with grandchildren
