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The case for social wellness: Evidence, impact, and implications for senior living, healthcare, and policy

Written by Lydia Nguyen, PhD | May 12, 2026 12:00:00 AM

 A cross-sector report examining the role of social wellness in the future of older adult care—developed by LifeLoop and Argentum in partnership with senior living, healthcare, and policy leaders.  

There is a growing disconnect between what drives older adults’ health and how care is delivered. This report examines the impact that social wellness has on health, cost, and quality of life—and highlights a key reality: senior living communities are already delivering it at scale. 

 

Download to explore key findings and actions shaping what’s next.

Why this report   I   What you'll learn   I    Who should read this

Why this report matters:

Social wellness directly impacts outcomes that matter most:

  • 50% greater odds of survival for individuals with strong social connections 
  • 38% reduced risk of cognitive decline and dementia 
  • 18% fewer hospitalizations and lower monthly healthcare costs
What you’ll learn
  • Why social wellness is a core driver of health outcomes and cost reduction
  • How senior living is already functioning as a scalable, prevention-based care model
  • The direct connection between social engagement and value-based care performance
  • What it will take to measure, operationalize, and integrate social wellness across healthcare, policy, and technology
Who should read this
  • Senior living operators looking to demonstrate impact of social wellness on health outcomes and cost 
  • Healthcare leaders and risk-bearing providers seeking upstream interventions
  • Policymakers shaping the future of health systems and aging services
  • Technology partners building the infrastructure for data-driven care