May 12, 2026
By: Argentum
In this new report released by Argentum in collaboration with LifeLoop, social wellness is positioned as essential health infrastructure in senior living. The report explores how meaningful engagement and strong social connections can improve resident outcomes, support healthier aging, and reduce healthcare costs—reinforcing the growing importance of holistic wellness for older adults.
Here is an excerpt from the press release published by Argentum:
Developed in collaboration with a task force of senior living operators, healthcare leaders, technology providers, and policy experts, the report, The Case for Social Wellness: Evidence, Impact, and Implications for Senior Living, Healthcare, and Policy, draws on peer‑reviewed research, real‑world operator insights, and emerging healthcare trends.
“If we want to improve health outcomes and manage costs more effectively, we have to look beyond clinical care alone,” said James Balda, CEO, Argentum. “Social connection plays a meaningful role in the well‑being of older adults, and senior living communities have long supported that connection in thoughtful, consistent ways. This report brings important evidence to something many have seen firsthand.”
Dr. Lydia Nguyen, Principal Researcher, LifeLoop explains, “Research continues to show that connection, purpose, and belonging are closely tied to outcomes like longevity, cognitive health, emotional well-being, and healthcare utilization and costs, yet these factors are still too often overlooked in how we think about care and aging.”
Hear directly from LifeLoop Principal Researcher Lydia Nguyen as she explores the connection between engagement, wellness, and resident outcomes in senior living.
Download a copy of the research report by visiting this link.