Argentum and LifeLoop's report names social connection a core driver of health and cost for older adults — with The Arbor Company's Brandi Blizzard among its contributors.
A recent report confirms something our teams witness every single day: connection isn't a nice-to-have. It's a core part of staying healthy as we age. Released this spring by Argentum and LifeLoop, the report positions social wellness as essential health infrastructure in senior living, and The Arbor Company helped shape it.
The report is titled The Case for Social Wellness: Evidence, Impact, and Implications for Senior Living, Healthcare, and Policy. It was developed by Argentum and LifeLoop alongside a cross-industry task force of senior living operators, healthcare leaders, technology providers, and policy experts. Among the contributors is Brandi Blizzard, The Arbor Company's Vice President of Engagement.
What the Report Found
For years, our communities have seen how much connection matters. Now the data backs it up. The research examines the effects social wellness has on health, cost, and quality of life, and the findings are striking:
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Meaningful social connection is associated with 50% greater odds of survival.
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Older adults who stay socially active experience a 38% lower risk of dementia.
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Stronger social wellness is linked to fewer hospitalizations, lower costs, and better quality of life.
The takeaway is clear. Social wellness isn't only about a good day. It's tied to health, longevity, and the cost of care.
Why The Arbor Company's Voice Matters Here
The report makes the point that senior living communities already deliver social wellness at scale — the challenge is measuring it and naming its value. That's the work our engagement teams do in real time, in every community, every day.
A morning walking group. Lunch with friends who've become family. An afternoon spent in the art studio or the garden. These moments look simple from the outside, but they are exactly what the research is pointing to.
Brandi Blizzard's role on the task force helped bring that lived experience into a national conversation that has too often left it out.
What Comes Next
The report doesn't stop at the evidence. It lays out steps the industry can take to measure social wellness consistently and recognize senior living as a high-value part of the healthcare continuum. For families, that shift means the connection your loved one feels each day is finally being counted as part of their health — not separate from it.
At The Arbor Company, it's a validation of an approach we've believed in all along. Belonging is care.
Read the Report
You can explore the full findings in The Case for Social Wellness, available from Argentum and LifeLoop. And if you'd like to see what daily connection looks like in person, find a community near you to schedule a visit.
