The Talk Society blog
On caring from a distance, good conversations, and what we're building with Grace — in writing and on video.
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A short film — a conversation with an elderly parent, how a family arranges Grace's schedule, the note that follows each call she places, and what it costs.
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In one experiment, ten minutes of friendly conversation boosted memory and mental speed as much as puzzles did. Why researchers keep finding that talk is exercise for the aging brain.
What fifteen years of research says about loneliness, conversation, and an aging parent's wellbeing — and why a regular, warm phone call is a bigger deal than it looks.