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Barbara Moscowitz, a senior geriatric social worker at Massachusetts General Hospital says, “The need we’ve had our entire lives- people who know us, value us, who bring us joy- that never goes away.”
The social circle becomes smaller as one grows older. Friendships that have been lasted for decades get nullified as their friends retire, get ill or pass away. A professor of human development at Virginia Tech, Rosemary Blieszner, says that the older generation holds greater values in relationships and friendships than their children and grandchildren.
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It is very important to stay in touch with our family members and friends. It will not only help us live longer but it will also keep us happy and feel loved throughout our life.