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Radio and its connection with those aged 65 and older

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Older people can sometimes feel isolated and lonely and find it difficult to participate in wider society.


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By Andrea Nierhoff

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Older people can sometimes feel isolated and lonely and find it difficult to participate in wider society.


But new research suggests listening to the radio can boost their mood and quality of life.

The researchers are hoping their study will encourage more radio programming aimed at elderly Australians.


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