Help-Full
Help-Full
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Widespread loneliness poses significant health risks as deadly as smoking up to 15 cigarettes daily. Its correlation with numerous adverse health outcomes includes high blood pressure, heart disease, obesity, weakened immune function, anxiety, depression, cognitive decline, and premature mortality. This issue is particularly acute among older adults, who often face challenges in maintaining social connections.
Help-Full is a community network where members of all ages offer and receive practical help, and enjoy activities with like-minded individuals. Help-Full’s unique combination of affordable and engaging help, along with a recommendation engine for meaningful connections, has led to over 1,500 members exchanging 10,000 service hours through Help-Full’s pilots.